Call for Proposals: AI Consultant at Venture for Canada — NeverHard

Seeking AI Consultant / Freelancer for Two AI Learning Tool Pilots Venture for Canada is seeking an experienced AI consultant, freelancer, or small consulting team to support two time-sensitive AI pilots connected to our learning programs: an AI in SMEs Pilot and an ETA Learning Tool Pilot. We are looking for someone who can provide both strategic AI guidance and hands-on implementation support. This role will help us design, build, deploy, test, support, and evaluate AI-enabled learning tools for students, participants, employers, and small business contexts. The ideal partner will have experience with: Designing, building, and troubleshooting AI-enabled tools, including LLM-based applications, AI agents, prompt design, workflow automation, and tool/platform selection Deploying AI tools in learning, nonprofit, workforce development, SME, or other non-technical user environments Responsible AI, privacy, data governance, bias mitigation, transparency, human oversight, and safe use of AI with learner and employer data Assessing technical feasibility, timelines, costs, risks, compliance needs, and operational requirements Creating practical project plans, documentation, onboarding materials, and evaluation approaches Communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical internal teams and program participants Balancing advisory support with hands-on execution We are especially interested in hearing from individuals or teams with experience in nonprofit, education, social impact, workforce development, SME, or learner-facing AI projects. To express interest, please send: A brief overview of your relevant AI implementation experience Examples of similar tools, pilots, or projects you have supported Your experience with responsible AI, privacy, and data governance Your availability between now and September 2026 Your proposed rate or project-fee structure Two relevant references or examples of past client work, where available This is a contract opportunity suited to someone who is practical, collaborative, technically strong, and able to help a nonprofit organization make thoughtful, responsible, and appropriately scoped decisions about AI adoption.