RA Software Engineering - Applied AI Institute

The Concordia Applied AI Institute (AI2) is a multidisciplinary applied research unit representing more than 120 faculty members and their graduate students from Concordia’s four faculties. AI2 is a values-driven institute, committed to engaged leadership, consideration of AI’s societal consequences, and support for public interest. We promote AI that challenges the status quo and fosters positive change across sectors.

Job Description:

TAs part of the Institute’s AI Adoption and Strategic Outreach team, you will support ongoing industry engagement efforts, starting with outreach and lead generation for the AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing training program, delivered in partnership with Bold New Edge.
You will assist with outreach strategy, manage CRM records (HubSpot), and help convert potential leads into active participants. In addition to this project, you will contribute to future outreach initiatives across the Institute as new projects and industry partnerships arise.
You will work closely with the Business Development Specialist and be instrumental in shaping how the Institute communicates its value to external stakeholders.

Application deadline: 20 July 2025

Position start date: 28 July 2025

Position end date: 30 April 2026

Salary: Subject to CREW rates

Hours per week: $10

Immediate supervisor: Nizar Bouguila / Alex Megelas

Responsibilities

The student’s responsibilities will include to translate user needs and business requirements into features and functionality for web apps, and develop and model the end user experience including the visual design of the application, to make user interaction simple, efficient, and consistent.
The project will also include a short report describing the API. The student will be part of a small R&D team with expertise in machine learning.

Profile Description

If you’re a people-oriented problem solver who enjoys communication and coordination, and you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful industry partnerships in the AI space, we encourage you to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

You are:

A current undergraduate or graduate student in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field at Concordia University

Skilled in professional communication (email, phone, Zoom)

Comfortable working in CRM tools such as HubSpot (or willing to learn)

Able to organize and manage pipelines, contacts, and outreach schedules

Interested in sales, client relationship building, and/or business development

Proficient in English; French proficiency is an asset

Able to work independently and report progress clearly

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to: applied.ai@concordia.ca

Subject line: Sales Associate (RA) Application – AI Institute

Accommodations are available to support your success at the interview stage. Please let us know how we can mitigate barriers that would prevent you from fully participating by contacting us. Your request will be held in confidence.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.