{"id":23516,"date":"2018-02-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ceric.org\/2018\/02\/the-changing-world-of-work\/"},"modified":"2018-02-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T05:00:00","slug":"the-changing-world-of-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceric.ca\/fr\/2018\/02\/the-changing-world-of-work\/","title":{"rendered":"The Changing World of Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

What occupations and skills are most at risk with automation \u2013 and which will remain in demand <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

By Trudy Parsons\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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A report released by the World Economic Forum \u2013 Future of Jobs Report<\/em> – shares a popular estimate, claiming 65% of children who are just entering primary school will work in new job types that do not yet exist. Imagine how this world of work will evolve for these young people who have grown up in a world where smart technology has been an integral part of their lives. Now consider the impact and implications for workers who have a long history of being active in the labour market. What adjustments will they need to make to ensure ongoing and active employment? New skills, new knowledge, and adaptable behaviours will be the foundation on which workers will propel into the future of work. So, let\u2019s consider what that might look like in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n

Automation, the human worker\u2019s assistant?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Automation can assist human workers, allowing them to focus on more strategic and creative tasks as well as tasks that never existed before \u2013 tasks that will be created in an automated future. According to <\/em>The Talented Mr. Robot \u2013 Impact of Automation on Canada\u2019s Workforce<\/em><\/a>, a report by the Brookfield Institute, 42% of the Canadian labour force is at a high risk of being affected by automation over the next 10-20 years. Jobs that are most at risk include routine work (physical and cognitive) such as retail salespeople, administrative assistants, food counter attendants, cashiers, and transport truck drivers. We see this today. Your next order at McDonald\u2019s will be through its automated kiosks, while a visit to Lowe\u2019s may introduce you to OSHbot, a retail service robot that can guide you to the item you are looking for and even help staff with inventory scanning.<\/p>\n

While routine, methodical tasks will be replaced through automation, it is important to note that automation has not yet mastered the human mind. Jobs that fall into the routine stream will go by the wayside, while those that require creativity, negotiation, persuasion and care for others will be less impacted. The Brookfield Institute report offers insight into Canadian occupations and the probability of being affected by automation.<\/p>\n

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The occupations at a high risk of being affected by automation with the most employees are:<\/p>\n