Casual Library Associates

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of information governance and knowledge mobilization? We are seeking a Librarian who can act as the strategic architect of Amii’s intellectual capital, ensuring our world-class AI research and training materials are discoverable, compliant, and strategically preserved. Adam Danyleyko, Product Owner - Training

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is one of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.
The Librarian serves a dual-purpose role: acting as a Reference Librarian to support the Training Team through active research, information retrieval, and content discoverability; By optimizing the organization, searchability, and transfer of training content, they ensure that Amii’s world-class AI education is accessible and scalable. Simultaneously, they protect Amii’s long-term competitive advantage by managing Intellectual Property (IP) records and corporate archives, ensuring our research and innovations are legally documented and strategically preserved.

The Librarian serves as the strategic architect of Amii’s intellectual capital, operating at the intersection of technical knowledge mobilization and organizational governance. By partnering with the Training Team, the Specialist ensures that our world-class AI literacy programs are built upon a foundation of structured, searchable, and high-fidelity technical content. Simultaneously, the role acts as a corporate steward for Amii’s intellectual property (IP) and historical records, safeguarding our research innovations and ensuring that all assets—from code repositories to educational curriculum—are legally documented, properly licensed, and strategically preserved. Knowledge Architecture and Content Optimization
Leads the end-to-end design and governance of centralized taxonomies and metadata schemas to ensure world-class discoverability of AI training assets.
Performs deep-dive audits of the Learning Management System (LMS) and internal technical repositories to identify and eliminate content silos and "knowledge debt" .
Architects automated tagging workflows that link educational modules to the latest Machine Learning research and project outcomes.
Serves as the primary steward of the Amii Intellectual Property (IP) Register, meticulously documenting authorship, patent disclosures, and copyright status for all research.
Oversees the corporate archival process to ensure the long-term preservation of legal agreements and foundational documents.
Vets third-party educational tools and content for IP compliance and licensing rights prior to organizational procurement
Establishes standardized "Knowledge Capture" protocols to interview Machine Learning Scientists and translate tacit technical knowledge into searchable assets.
Serves as a cross-functional technical consultant during the "design phase" of new programs to ensure content alignment with technical research.
Advocates for the learner by ensuring all archived technical knowledge is translated into structured, usable formats for the Training Team.
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.

• 3+ years in a corporate library, digital asset management, or knowledge management role.
• Proficiency with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, SharePoint/Confluence, and metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MODS) specifically for digital-first technical organizations.

Strong understanding of Canadian Intellectual Property law, including copyright, trademarks, and the nuances of open-source licensing (MIT, Apache, Creative Commons).
Experience managing Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and collaborative platforms like SharePoint, Confluence, or GitHub.
Exceptional ability to build relationships across teams—translating the technical needs of Researchers into the organizational needs of the Training Team.
Meticulous approach to record-keeping and database management, ensuring data integrity across all corporate archives.
High attention to detail, specifically regarding digital document structure and technical compliance.
A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills
Gain access to the Amii community and events
Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits
A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.