Emerging careers

AI Engineer

Builds products and tools on top of AI models, such as assistants, search over company documents and automation.

Suits: Software developers, data scientists and IT professionals

US job titles: AI Engineer, Generative AI Engineer, LLM Engineer

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab) · LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: AI Engineer (LLM Applications)

AI Consultant / AI Strategist

Helps organisations decide where AI fits, then guides teams to adopt it safely.

Suits: Business analysts, project managers, trainers and change managers

US job titles: AI Consultant, AI Strategist, AI Enablement Lead

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab) · LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: AI Adoption & Enablement Lead

Data Annotator / AI Trainer

Writes, checks and corrects AI answers, often using knowledge from your own profession.

Suits: Accountants, nurses, lawyers, teachers and other subject experts

US job titles: Data Annotator, AI Data Trainer

Much of this is contract work. Never pay to join a platform.

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: AI Trainer / AI Data Specialist

AI / Machine Learning Researcher

Invents and tests new AI methods, including making AI systems safer.

Suits: Researchers, lecturers and engineers with strong maths and coding

US job titles: AI/ML Researcher, Research Scientist

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab) · LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Machine Learning Research Scientist

AI and Machine Learning Specialist

Builds and improves the models that let software predict, classify and recommend.

Suits: Data analysts, statisticians and software developers

US job titles: Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist

Named in: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025 (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Data Scientist / Machine Learning Developer

Big Data Specialist / Data Engineer

Builds the systems that collect, clean and move large amounts of data.

Suits: Database administrators, software developers and data analysts

US job titles: Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer

Named in: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025 (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Data Engineer / ETL Developer

FinTech Engineer

Builds the software behind digital banking, payments and investing.

Suits: Software developers, especially with banking experience

US job titles: Software Engineer

In Canada this is usually posted as Software Developer at a financial or fintech company.

Named in: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025 (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Software Developer

Security Management Specialist / Information Security Analyst

Protects organisations from cyber attacks and manages security risk.

Suits: IT support, network and compliance professionals

US job titles: Information Security Analyst, SOC Analyst

Named in: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025 (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Cybersecurity Analyst

Database Analyst

Looks after an organisation's databases and turns their data into reports.

Suits: Data analysts and IT professionals

US job titles: Database Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Data Analyst

IT Support Specialist

Keeps staff computers, accounts and software working.

Suits: Anyone with hands-on IT or help desk experience

US job titles: IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: IT Support / Desktop Analyst

Data Center Technician

Installs and maintains the servers and equipment inside data centres that run cloud and AI services.

Suits: IT support and network technicians

US job titles: Data Center Technician, Data Center Operations Technician, Critical Facilities Technician

The BCN app has no data centre role yet. IT Support is the usual way in.

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

Starting point in the BCN app: IT Support / Desktop Analyst

Psychotherapist

Helps people with mental health concerns through talking therapy.

Suits: Counsellors, psychologists and social workers

US job titles: Mental Health Counselor, Therapist

Regulated in some provinces, such as Ontario.

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Mental Health Counsellor

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

An advanced practice nurse who assesses, diagnoses and treats mental health conditions.

Suits: Registered nurses ready for graduate study

US job titles: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Needs an RN licence first, then a nurse practitioner master's degree and licence.

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab) · US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-35 (opens in new tab)

Starting point in the BCN app: Registered Nurse (RN)

Health Care Aide / Home Health Aide

Supports people with daily living at home, in care homes and in hospitals.

Suits: Caregivers, nursing assistants and nurses trained abroad

US job titles: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide

BLS names healthcare support among the fastest-growing groups of jobs.

Named in: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-35 (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide

Healthcare Reimbursement Specialist

Makes sure clinics and hospitals get paid correctly by insurers.

Suits: Medical office, billing and insurance claims staff

US job titles: Reimbursement Specialist, Medical Billing Specialist, Revenue Cycle Specialist

Mostly a US role because of private health insurance. In Canada, look at medical billing and claims roles.

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Medical Office Assistant

Fraud Investigator

Detects and investigates fraud such as scams, stolen cards and fake accounts.

Suits: Bank, AML and compliance professionals

US job titles: Fraud Investigator, Fraud Analyst

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Fraud Analyst / Investigator

Fundraising Officer

Raises money for charities and non-profits through donors, grants and events.

Suits: Grant writers, sales and relationship managers

US job titles: Development Officer, Fundraising Officer

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Grant Writer / Proposal Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

Manages how an organisation communicates with government, media and the public.

Suits: Communications, PR and policy professionals

US job titles: Communications Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, United States (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Communications Advisor

Founder

Starts and runs a new business.

Suits: Anyone who has run a business, at home or abroad

US job titles: Founder, Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner

Named in: LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2026, Canada (opens in new tab)

In the BCN app: Small Business Owner