Job Specifications
Job Type: Ottawa preferred (Remote/Hybrid arrangements considered)
Start Date: July 2025
Location: Ottawa
Company Description
At NuEnergy.ai, we believe AI can be trustworthy. We are a Canadian Artificial Intelligence management software and professional services firm partnering with organizations developing, implementing, or procuring AI to deliver customized principled and ethical AI solutions. Our experienced team of specialists works as a neutral third-party to deploy proven AI governance research and methodologies, monitored through our transparent Machine Trust Platform™.
We are excited to add an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Specialist to our team to produce scalable software solutions, tools and analyses that support AI governance. In this role, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the development and deployment of our AI governance software and platform solutions.
This is a hands-on opportunity in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment, where attention to detail and meeting deadlines are critical.
Position Overview
The AI Governance Specialist will shape and advance NuEnergy.ai’s approach to AI policy, standards, and risk oversight. This role is ideal for a scholar-practitioner who bridges academic credibility with real-world application — someone ready to help organizations move from principles to practice. You will collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, influence policy-makers, and contribute to the evolution of governance frameworks that build trust in AI systems.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Thought Leadership: Contribute to and lead the evolution of NuEnergy.ai’s governance frameworks, aligned with global standards and regulatory developments
Research Integration: Guide internal research efforts and partner with academic institutions to ensure applied governance methodologies are grounded in peer-reviewed evidence.
Policy & Standards Engagement: Support and represent NuEnergy.ai in national and global forums related to AI governance, public policy, and digital rights.
Client & Partner Advisory: Provide high-level expertise to clients in government, healthcare, education, and industry, ensuring implementation of ethical and regulatory AI practices.
Publications & Knowledge Sharing: Publish insights and white papers; present at conferences; and contribute to internal education efforts and public briefings.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related interdisciplinary field
5+ years of postdoctoral, policy, or senior advisory experience related to AI governance, responsible tech, or data ethics
Proven track record in publishing academic or applied work in AI governance, regulation, or algorithmic accountability
Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions for diverse stakeholders
Experience working with or advising governments, regulators, standards bodies, or multinational organizations
Familiarity with Canadian and international AI governance landscapes
Preferred Qualifications
Contributor to existing ethical frameworks, public consultations, or standard-setting initiatives
Experience supervising or mentoring junior researchers, fellows, or postgrads
Why NuEnergy.ai?
Join us in our mission to build trust in AI. At NuEnergy.ai, we offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of AI governance.
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NuEnergy.ai is an Artificial Intelligence and technology and professional services firm that partners with governments, banks, health care institutions, boards and business leaders in providing solutions that deliver principled AI and tech to their clients and for global society. We help all types of organizations navigate the challenging area of achieving trustworthy AI as this revolutionary technology matures.
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