POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Business Advisor for AI, serves as a trusted strategic advisor to Canadian entrepreneurs and executive teams seeking to leverage artificial intelligence to improve performance, productivity, and long-term competitiveness. Operating at the intersection of
business strategy, operations, and emerging technology, this role helps clients move from AI curiosity to
practical, value-driven adoption.
The Advisor works with SMEs across industries to assess AI readiness, identify high-impact use cases, define responsible AI strategies, and oversee the delivery of AI-enabled advisory mandates. The role emphasizes
business outcomes, governance, and adoption rather than technical model development, ensuring AI initiatives are aligned with client strategy, data maturity, and operational realities .
CHALLENGES TO BE MET Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership- Act as a senior advisor to entrepreneurs and management teams on AI strategy, readiness, and adoption, translating complex AI concepts into clear business decisions and priorities.
- Lead diagnostic engagements assessing data maturity, operational processes, and organizational readiness for AI adoption.
- Identify, prioritize, and validate AI use cases that deliver measurable business value (e.g., productivity, revenue growth, cost optimization, customer experience).
- Provide executive-level guidance on AI risk, ethics, governance, and responsible use in alignment with organizational values and regulatory expectations .
Mandate Delivery & Oversight- Lead and oversee the delivery of standard and customized AI advisory mandates, ensuring quality, impact, and alignment with advisory methodologies.
- Coordinate with internal specialists, delivery consultants, and external partners as required to execute AI-enabled solutions.
- Ensure strong client adoption through change management, capability transfer, and executive alignment.
- Maintain accountability for mandate outcomes, timelines, scope, and client satisfaction.
AI Strategy, Governance & Thought Leadership- Support the development and evolution of AI advisory offerings, frameworks, and tools, incorporating best practices in responsible and ethical AI use.
- Contribute to internal thought leadership, training materials, and workshops to build AI literacy among advisors and clients.
- Represent the AI advisory practice in business development activities, client presentations, and selected external events.
- Stay current on AI trends, platforms, and the Canadian AI ecosystem to inform client advice and solution design .
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Qualifications & Experience Required- 8+ years of experience in management consulting, technology advisory, digital transformation, or related strategic advisory roles.
- Proven experience advising senior executives on business strategy, operations, or technology-enabled transformation.
- Demonstrated experience applying artificial intelligence in a business context (strategy, use-case design, adoption, or governance).
- Strong understanding of AI concepts (e.g., machine learning, NLP, generative AI) at a conceptual and applied business level (not hands-on model development).
- Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and guide decision-makers.
- Proven ability to lead complex advisory mandates and manage multiple stakeholders.
Preferred- Experience working with SMEs across diverse industries.
- Exposure to data strategy, analytics, automation, or enterprise systems.
- Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and risk management frameworks.
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
