Job of the future
Health-focused artificial intelligence specialist
The health-focused artificial intelligence (AI) specialist programs models/algorithms that accomplish tasks usually carried out by human being to process and analyze collected data. The AI specialist makes sure that the model is executable and deployable on a large scale in specific environments.
Main duties
1. Develop, enhance and modify software, computer programs and web platforms
2. Manage testing activities, debug and update the IT systems and software
3. Develop secure programs and web platforms in compliance with best practices in coding
4. Ensure technical support and training is provided to users
Academic training
College
Pre-university training
Computer science and Mathematics
- Collège du Bois-de-Boulogne
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collège André-Grasset
- Collège TAV
Science
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- CEGEP du Vieux Montréal
- CEGEP Gérald-Godin
- CEGEP John Abbott
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège André-Grasset
- Collège Brébeuf
- Collège Brébeuf
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège des Marcellines
- Collège du Bois-de-Boulogne
- Collège Marie-Victorin
- Institut Teccart
- Vanier College
Health science
- CEGEP André-Laurendeau
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège Dawson
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collège TAV
- Collégiale Sainte-Anne
- Marianopolis College
Pure and applied science
- CEGEP André-Laurendeau
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège Dawson
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collégiale Sainte-Anne
- Marianopolis College
Scientific French Baccalaureate
Technical training
DEC
Computer science technology technical training
Computer science technology technical training (networks and security)
Data management and research technics technical training
Technical training in a related field (IT, web programming)
AEC
Networks management and cyber security
University
Undergraduate studies
Bachelor of Bioinformatics
Bachelor of Biology and Mathematics
Bachelor of Computer science and Biology
Bachelor of Computer science
Bachelor of software engineering
Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer science
Graduate studies (An asset)
Master’s in Bioinformatics
Master’s in mathematics for intelligence and data management
Master’s in software engineering
Master’s in Computer science, specialization in artificial intelligence
Master’s in Computer science
- UQAM
- McGill University (Thesis)
- McGill University (Non-thesis)
- Concordia University (Applied)
- Concordia University (Research)
- Université de Montréal
Specialized graduate diploma in Bioinformatics
Specialized graduate diploma in Machine learning
Specialized graduate diploma in software engineering
Specialized graduate diploma in Computer science
Postgraduate studies (An asset)
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Cognitive Informatics
Continuous training
- CONTINUUM: A qualifying training in data science
Hiring sub-sectors
Profile of required skills
TECHNOLOGICAL
- Know how to program internal software
- Be proficient in programming languages and tools
- Develop and interpret software tests
- Be proficient in AI algorithms and develop AI solutions
- Know how to manage cybersecurity
SCIENTIFIC
n.s.p.
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Master best practices in coding (documentation)
RELATIONSHIPS AND SALES
n.s.p.
MANAGEMENT
- Be proficient in project management concepts and tools (Agile approach)
- Ability to work in a team
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
- Take an interest in innovative technologies
Health-focused artificial intelligence specialist
Industry opportunities
Required profile
• Programmers with work experience
• May come from other industries
• Ability to code with LSHT standards
Prospects – Findings
• Very favourable outlook with the development of software to accompany the hardware
• Skilled in developing LSHT: User experience, AI, cybersecurity (data confidentiality)