usconsulting.ca

Transparent Pricing. No Tiers. No Surprises.

One consistent engagement model across every service we offer — from a quick automation script to a full AI system.

Engagement Model

Hourly Consulting

Our standard engagement model is time-based. You pay for the hours we work — nothing more. The same rate applies whether your project is software development, machine learning, database architecture, or ETL pipeline work. No tier confusion. No service codes.

One Flat Rate

A single hourly rate covers every service we offer. Software development, AI, data engineering, database work — it's all the same rate.

AI-Augmented Delivery

We use AI tools natively in every engagement, multiplying output without multiplying your bill.

Aligned Incentives

Flat-rate hourly work means we focus on delivering fast, clean results — not stretching timelines or upcoding service categories.

Hourly work is billed weekly with net-7 payment terms.
Capabilities

What We Cover

One engagement model applies across all of the following disciplines:

Board Services

  • Advisory board participation
  • Technology & innovation oversight
  • Risk & compliance advisory
  • Organizational strategy & growth
  • Special committees

Database Administration & Development

  • Health checks
  • Query & index optimization
  • Schema design
  • Full database overhauls

Power BI Consulting

  • Dashboard & report development
  • Data modeling & DAX
  • Data preparation & ETL
  • Power BI architecture & strategy

Data & Analytics

  • Data analysis & cleaning
  • Data engineering & pipelines
  • ETL development
  • Data warehouse architecture

Machine Learning & AI

  • ML model development
  • AI/ML system design
  • LLM integration & NLP
  • AI strategy & consulting

Documentation & Reporting

  • Technical documentation
  • Model explainability reports
  • Dashboard setup

Training & Knowledge Transfer

  • Client team training sessions
  • Internal tooling walkthroughs

Operations & Reliability

  • Maintenance & monitoring
  • Alerting setup
  • Disaster recovery planning
Ongoing Partnerships

Monthly Retainers

For clients with ongoing or recurring needs, our retainer model offers committed monthly hours at a preferred rate. Retainers are billed monthly, in advance.

Retainer

5 Hours / Month

Best for ad-hoc support, quick turnarounds, and periodic questions. Includes a 5-hour committed monthly block with a preferred hourly rate applied.

Preferred hourly rate
Priority scheduling
Weekly status updates

Premium Partner Retainer

20 Hours / Month

Best for embedded team members and strategic initiatives. Includes a 20-hour monthly commitment with the maximum preferred rate discount.

Maximum rate discount
Embedded team integration
Strategic planning sessions
Priority escalation path

Additional hours beyond your monthly block are billed at the same discounted rate for your tier. If your usage reaches the next tier's threshold, billing automatically adjusts to that tier — so you always get the best rate. If you exceed 20 hours/month, additional hours are billed at the lowest available rate.

Contact us to discuss which retainer fits your workflow
How We Operate

Our Commitment to Transparency

No hidden fees. No guesswork. Here's exactly how every engagement works:

Predictable Billing

Hourly engagements are invoiced weekly. Retainers are billed monthly, in advance. You always know what's coming.

Rush Work Policy

Need a fast turnaround? We accommodate emergency and 48-hour-turnaround work. Rush engagements carry a clearly disclosed premium rate — communicated and agreed upon before any work begins. No surprises.

Cancellation Terms

We ask for 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule planned work. This ensures fair planning for both sides.

Deliverable Ownership

Source code and all deliverables are released to you upon final payment. Everything you commission belongs to you.

Have Questions?

Common Questions

No. The same rate applies to every service we offer — software development, machine learning, database work, ETL pipelines. We believe project value shouldn't depend on which category it falls under.

Reach out with a description of what you need. We'll scope it together and provide an honest hour estimate before any work begins.

We communicate scope changes as soon as we see them. No surprise invoices — you'll always approve additional work before it's done.

If you anticipate ongoing, regular work, retainers offer preferred hourly rates and guaranteed availability. They're ideal for clients who want a consistent, embedded partner rather than ad-hoc scheduling.

We invoice via email and accept EFT/bank transfer and major credit cards. All rates are in CAD + applicable taxes.

Let's Go

Ready to Get Started?

Let's scope your project.

Tell us what you're building, what's broken, or what you're trying to automate. We'll respond within one business day with an honest assessment and hour estimate.

Canadian-Based Team
No Lock-In Contracts
Source Code Ownership