Associate Product Manager (Winter 2027)

About Us: AltaML is an applied artificial intelligence company, building and deploying solutions for organizations where the problems are real and the stakes are high, across public sector, construction, energy, and finance. We believe in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together. We are on the lookout for creative problem-solvers, out-of-the-box thinkers who strive to solve big problems alongside clients, and early tech adopters driven to achieve success. We don't hire for fit; we hire to add. We are looking for people who play by our core values of being: Agile, Gritty, Humble, and Happy. If you're passionate about AI/ML, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to work with a diverse team of wickedly smart people, we want to hear from you! About the Role:   This opportunity is for current students looking for work experience in Winter 2027 (January - April).  As an Associate Product Manager you will work with the product team on a platform that real clients use every day. A lot of your focus will be on research and user discovery. Finding out how people actually use our products, where they get stuck, and what that means for what we build next. What you find comes back to the team and informs real decisions. You will use AI and agentic tools throughout, the same way the rest of the team does. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their product management skills in a collaborative, fast-paced, and AI-driven environment, where you'll help shape the future of how humans and agentic systems work together.   Office as a Resource & Participating Universities: This opportunity is funded in partnership with Mitacs and therefore requires candidates to meet all eligibility criteria before being approved to hire. This role is currently open to anyone that is currently enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), U Waterloo, U of Toronto, or Queens U. This role is based in Canada and will require you to occasionally work out of one of our offices in either Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and/or Waterloo. Please reach out if you have questions regarding your eligibility.     Application Process:   Step 1: Apply Step 2: You will be notified prior to the application deadline if you are moving to the next stage (via email correspondence) Step 3: Online technical assessments Step 4: 45 minute interview Step 5: Background checks and offer Step 6: Welcome to AltaML! What You'll Do: • Run user research and discovery. Talk to the people who use our products, sit in on real conversations, and find out where the friction actually is. • Help make vague things concrete. Chase down the details nobody wrote down. Turn what you hear into something the team can use. Clear notes, a short summary, a write-up that helps someone make a decision. • Translate what you learn into execution. Clear user stories and requirements, simple wireframes or prototypes, and support through the testing and feedback cycles. • Build something rough and put it in front of a person. Use AI tooling to do it. • Help get releases out the door. Draft release notes, let clients know what has changed, and follow up with them afterward. • Share what you learned, including what you would do differently. What You Bring: • You want to be part of a product team and you are passionate about creating loveable solutions for customers. • You like to get feedback early. • You know that good comes from iterating with real users on a meaningful problem. • You have used AI tooling like Claude and reach for it in your own work. It is how this team works. • Clear, confident communication and professionalism when engaging with teams and executives. • Understanding of the product lifecycle and SDLC, from concept through to launch and iteration. First Nations Acknowledgment As this role is an opportunity in Edmonton, Alberta - AltaML would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene (DEN–Ē), Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux (SO-TO), and Ojibwe (OJIB-WĒ). AltaML is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 6 is honoured and respected.   Equal Opportunities AltaML is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know. Responsible AI (RAI) AltaML employees, contractors, and associates must be trained and well-versed in the importance of Responsible AI and empowered to enact RAI principles by developing and deploying AI solutions. They should also be empowered to raise and escalate RAI concerns as required.   AltaML is responsible for elevating public discourse and awareness of AI through open, transparent communications with the broader public.   Equal Opportunities AltaML is dedicated to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, encompassing ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and educational backgrounds. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.   AltaML acknowledges that its head office is located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.   We Look for A-Players Who: - Express our core values - Are hungry for knowledge - Want to learn new skills - Are respectful - Collaborate with others across the whole company - Share knowledge with coworkers - Educate and promote AI and ML concepts both internally and externally - Have a high work ethic and are self-motivated     Our Perks: 🌴Uncapped Vacation - For all full time, permanent employees. Seriously, take the time you need - when you need it. 🚀Make an Impact - Witness the impact your work contribution has on the success of our company. 👩🏿‍💻Working with PhD and Master Level Colleagues - Endless conversations around the latest in Machine Learning and Applied AI. 🩺Competitive Benefits - For all full time, permanent employees. 🏢 Office as a Resource -  Hybrid work environment with state-of-the-art office spaces that ignite collaboration. ⚡Big Slack Energy - IYKYK.     Our Culture: You will be working in a high-paced environment focused on creating unique AI solutions to problems across multiple industries to generate impactful value. You will be working at a company with employees who have multiple years of industrial and academic experience in data science, software engineering, product development, and machine learning fields.   You will be able to experience a collaborative company culture, which means we believe in working hard, getting the job done, and enjoying the group social on Fridays. You’ll also get flexibility in where you work, what hours you work, how much vacation you take, and what you wear. We expect hard work but respect work/life balance.     Core Values: At AltaML, we are driven by our core values. We believe that by embodying these values in everything we do, we will exceed our customer’s expectations while creating a positive and empowering work environment for our team members. We are dedicated to living our values and strive to make them the foundation for our success.    Gritty - We are entrepreneurial, determined, and resilient, pushing through challenges to achieve our goals.   Agile - We make decisions based on “little bets” creating a safe space to take risks. We embrace an interactive process, allowing ideas to fail quickly or be scaled iteratively. Together, we continuously refine and improve our approach to reach the desired outcome.    Humble - We listen to data, embrace new ideas, admit limitations and take ownership to solve problems. We constantly push ourselves to improve and excel.     Happy - We ignite passion and purpose by fostering a dynamic work environment. We encourage tap dancing to work, common sense over rules, empowering team members to find joy in their contributions, and being your authentic self.