Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
In this report, organizations and interns involved in the Mitacs Elevate and Accelerate program are surveyed about the generalized and specialized skills required for innovation. General skills include creativity, problem-solving, risk assessment and risk-taking. Growing evidence shows that basic digital literacy and STEM skills are needed by everyone involved in innovation. Specialized skills may vary depending on the type of innovation. Organizations involved in product innovation, for instance, require science skills more than those engaged in process or service innovation. By better understanding the groups of skills required for different kinds of innovation, Canada will be better positioned to develop and utilize those skills for innovation success. In highlighting these findings, the report provides a foundation and recommendations for better innovation skills development plans.