The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the job market at an unprecedented pace, and new federal research shows that as these technologies evolve, some jobs are poised to benefit, while others may face significant challenges.
A study published Tuesday by Statistics Canada (StatCan) sheds light on how different occupations may be affected by the AI boom, including those who might lose their jobs in a more automation-driven future.
The analysis examined two key metrics to categorize jobs in an AI-driven labour market: Exposure, or the scope of projected AI impacts on those in a given occupation, and “complementarity,” or the measure of whether AI helps or harms those currently holding the role.
Workers with high complementarity could expect AI to make their tasks and projects more efficient, while those with low complementarity may find their job could …