AltaML

AltaML is an Edmonton-headquartered applied AI company that builds vertical AI solutions for industry leaders across energy, finance, forestry, healthcare, and the public sector. The firm operates offices in Calgary, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Toronto, and is known for taking AI projects from discovery through to production deployment.

Overview

Founded in Alberta, AltaML positions itself as an applied AI partner rather than a pure consulting firm. Its work centres on building production-ready AI systems that integrate into client operations, with a stated focus on responsible AI practices and measurable return on investment. The company's development work is powered by AltaForge, a proprietary agentic development platform designed to streamline the path from concept to deployment.

Services

AltaML structures its offerings across four main programs:

• AI Navigator — A four-week discovery and strategy engagement that produces an executive AI roadmap, a prioritized use-case matrix, a data and architecture readiness assessment, and AI business-case canvases. Designed to identify the highest-ROI AI opportunities and reduce implementation risk before any build begins.
• AI Foundations — Practical, hands-on AI literacy and skills training for organizational teams, intended to build internal capability alongside external delivery.
• Agentic AI Lab — A structured lab environment for validating agentic AI opportunities, testing multi-step agent workflows, and identifying where autonomous AI agents can deliver meaningful operational lift.
• GovLab — A program tailored to government organizations navigating AI adoption with transparency, accountability, and public-interest considerations at the forefront.

Notable Clients & Case Studies

AltaML lists a range of named clients across multiple industries:

• Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries — AI models deployed in-mill are reported to drive up to $70,000 in annual savings, with ongoing expansion of AI use cases for yield and efficiency.
• TransAlta — Andrew Nippard, Manager of Innovation Data, credits AltaML with guiding ML projects from initiation through to business-integrated production.
• DynaLIFE Medical Labs — CEO Jason Pincock cited the partnership as central to the organization's digitization strategy in health and life sciences.
• Suncor — Sam Hayes, Head of Advanced Analytics, noted cross-functional value from AltaML's engagement model.
• Additional clients include ATB Financial, Alberta Blue Cross, City of Calgary, City of Edmonton, Government of Alberta, UFA, Kleinfelder, and Protx.

Approach & Methodology

AltaML's AI Navigator engagement follows a defined three-step process:

1. Vision Mapping & Value Alignment — Establishing governance frameworks, responsible AI policies, and leadership alignment.
2. Ideation, Discovery & Prioritization — Collaborative stakeholder sessions using value-versus-complexity frameworks to surface the most feasible, high-impact opportunities.
3. AI Readiness & Solution Blueprint — Data and infrastructure assessment, initiative validation, and delivery of a comprehensive AI solution blueprint.

The company emphasizes an "agentic-first" development stance, reflecting an industry shift toward AI systems capable of autonomous, multi-step reasoning and action.

Locations & Contact

• Edmonton (HQ): 10130 103 Street, Suite 2200, Edmonton, AB T5J 3N9
• Calgary: 685 Centre Street S, Suite 2170, Calgary, AB T2G 2C7
• Waterloo/Kitchener: 137 Glasgow Street, Suite 210, Office 203, Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8
• Toronto: 212 King Street W, Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5H 1K5

Inquiries can be submitted via the contact form at altaml.com/contact-us, with a stated response time of one business day.