Machine Learning Education Advisor

"Are you ready to lead a high-performing team of ML Educators in crafting world-class AI literacy content for a variety of learners across Canada? The Machine Learning Education Advisor role is a pivotal force needed to ensure our team’s success in making Canada the world's most AI-literate workforce."

Adam Danyleyko, Product Owner - Training

About Amii

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.

About the Role

The Machine Learning Education Advisor is a force multiplier for Amii’s mission, driving technical excellence and rigor within the training team. This role strategically leverages deep expertise in applied AI, technical quality assurance, and people leadership to build and empower a high-performing team of ML Educators.

By rigorously validating content and standardizing technical best practices, the  Machine Learning Education Advisor ensures that educational programs are cutting-edge, accurate, and impactful for learners across industry, post-secondary institutions, and the broader ecosystem. This work directly advances the AI literacy journey of our audience, enabling them to confidently and responsibly deploy ethical solutions aligned with the mission of ‘AI for good and for all.’

Reporting to the Product Owner, Training, the Machine Learning Education Advisor  serves as a key leader within the Training Team, responsible for the technical and people-management functions essential to Amii’s AI literacy mission. This role provides leadership through deep subject matter expertise, robust people management, and the oversight of technical resource allocation and project execution. The Machine Learning Education Advisor is ultimately accountable for guaranteeing the technical accuracy of all ML training content, ensuring the portfolio remains current, high-quality, and is delivered effectively. This position is vital for scaling the technical capability of the ML Educator team and ensuring the reliability of Amii’s world-class training programs.

The position focuses on achieving excellence in four main accountabilities:

• Technical Validation & Quality Assurance 
• Technical Coaching & Mentorship
• Resource Planning & Project Management
• People Leadership

Required Skills / Expertise

Key Responsibilities:  

• Reviews and validates all incoming technical training requests to accurately define the necessary scope, technical resource requirements, and realistic delivery timelines in alignment with established best practices for content development.
• Establishes and leads an internal technical Community of Practice (CoP) for ML Educators to share knowledge, discuss complex technical challenges, and standardize best practices across all content
• Provides regular, structured technical mentorship and coaching for the team of ML Educators, focusing on advanced ML concepts, instructional best practices, and technical teaching methodologies
• Identifies, recommend, and approve relevant technical training, certifications, and conferences to proactively ensure the team’s skills drive cutting-edge thought and are aligned with Amii’s strategic focus
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment within the ML Educator team, promoting knowledge sharing, peer learning, and continuous technical skill development.
• Determines and assigns ML Educators to projects based on their specific technical expertise, current workload, and professional development objectives
• Oversees and tracks project progress against defined milestones for content development (e.g., curriculum design, code sample creation, slide finalization), proactively identifies and mitigates technical or timeline risks
• Manages the team’s technical environment (e.g., cloud access, specialized software, ML tooling) to ensure educators have the necessary, reliable resources to develop and deliver content effectively
• Enables efficient communication, removes roadblocks, and ensures the team is set up for success in delivering high-quality technical content.
• Establishes, documents, and enforces rigorous technical standards for content development, covering code quality, theoretical model explanations, and data usage best practices
• Liaises with teams across Amii to ensure that AI Literacy materials reflect the most current, relevant, and validated ML and AI methodologies
• Serves as the final technical review for all AI Literacy materials (e.g., advanced workshops, executive summaries, public talks) to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Designs and implements  quality assurance processes for integrating internal and external technical feedback, ensuring continuous improvement of the content catalogue
• Provides supervision to junior team members by overseeing and refining their work, and managing approval processes as required
• Mentors direct reports on career development and progression, drawing lessons for coaching opportunities
• Fosters a collaborative work environment by facilitating teamwork and the exchange of ideas among team members

Required Qualifications: 

• Masters or Ph.D. in Machine Learning or related field
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams
• 3+ years of experience managing industry projects
  
• 3+ years applied AI experience 
• Post Secondary Degree in Education or related field (nice to have)
• Experience with developing and delivering curriculum; designing effective learning exercises, illustrations of technical concepts, training and evaluation tools  (nice to have)
• PMP or PMI-ACP Certificate (nice to have) 

Attributes and Expectations: 

• Successfully manages multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Works independently and makes informed decisions through a collaborative lens
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Establishes credibility while influencing team members to achieve common goals
• Identifies the needs of stakeholders and creates/drives new solutions
• Skilled in identifying knowledge gaps and prioritizing learning effectively
• Leads with resilience, maintaining team performance through challenges and change

What you'll love about us

• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills
• Participate in professional development activities
• Gain access to the Amii community and events
• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed
• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits
• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please don’t wait for the closing December 31, 2025 to apply - we’re excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this role, and the posting may come down sooner than the closing date if we find the right candidate before the posting closes! When sending your application, please send your resume and cover letter indicating why you think you'd be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, please include one professional accomplishment you are most proud of and why.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. 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. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.