The future of work is going to be defined by a number of rapid and large-scale changes that will affect all industries and greatly shape the nature of work. It is important to understand how the future of work will affect you so you can find pathways to a new career direction.
We offer short-term forecast on the labour market and show jobs that are likely to experience a high-level of change, job that are likely to experience moderate level of change, and jobs that will experience a low-level of change. This can help you determine the level of disruption in the short-term, and if additional training is needed. If you are in an industry with high disruption, there are pockets of opportunity within the same industry (e.g., data scientists increasing yield for oil & gas companies) or other industries where your skills are valuable.
Educational Services like Teachers and Early Childhood Educators
Health Care and Social Assistance including Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, Clinical Receptionists and Lab Technicians
Public Administration jobs like Police and Fire Services
Computer Systems Designers like Website Developers and Software Designers
Support Services including telemarketers, travel agents and building cleaners
Food and Beverage jobs like Baristas and Chefs
Finance and Insurance jobs including Bank Tellers, Traders and Financial Planners
Manufacturing jobs like Assembly Line Workers and Machine Operators
Retail Trades including Cashiers, Store Owners and Sales People
Oil and Gas jobs like Drill Operators, Chemists and Engineers
According to research from the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, at Ryerson University, the following industries are expected to see growth in the next 10 years. These are areas that you can consider, especially if your current job is at high risk of disruption.
Health Occupations like Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, Paramedical Occupations, Registered Nurses, Orderlies, Dietitians and Nutritionists
Science, Technology and Mathematics including Mathematicians, Actuaries, Biologists, Quantum Computing, Robotics and Regenerative Science
Creative designers and craftspersons like Desktop Publishers, Graphic Arts Technicians, Web Designers and Photographers
Business, Finance, Operations and Administration including Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, Brokers and Supply Chain and Logistics
Engineers including Computer Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Managers
Sales, Service and Trades Occupations like Technology Sales, Electronic Service Technicians, Plumbers, Chefs, Cooks and Light Duty Cleaners