Demand for AI-skilled workers is rising in Canada, with employers seeking those who can develop and use AI products. Companies are actively hiring data scientists to build AI products, with the Indeed website listing 945 AI-related job postings. The median annual income for AI programmers is $87,009. KPMG’s survey shows that the use of generative AI is growing in Canada, with 61% of users applying it multiple times a week for work. Generative AI systems are evolving from large language models to multi-modal systems. As AI usage grows in workplaces, recruiters are increasingly looking for candidates with these skills.
