Professional networking platform LinkedIn has unveiled the annual Jobs on the Rise list in Canada, featuring the 20 fastest-growing job titles over the past five years based on unique LinkedIn data. No matter what stage of your career you’re in, this list provides insight into where the workforce is heading and where the long-term opportunity lies – whether you’re looking to make a career pivot, get back into the workforce, or invest in skills that will prepare you for the future.
Among the 20 jobs on the rise, Data Science Specialist is also listed, with similar titles include Data Scientists, Data Science Managers, and Data Research Analysts.
According to the report, data science specialists use technology and social science skills to find trends and manage data with required skills including Machine learning, Python, and data visualization. Those who were previously software engineers, data analysts, or research instructors would be most likely to transition to this role. The most common industries to hire data science specialists are Information Technology & Services, Computer Software, and Banking while top locations of hiring include Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, and Calgary.
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