AI-in-hiring gains more intelligence in southern Alberta
Naveen Day- 0
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As the popularity of artificial intelligence increases, so does the hesitancy to adopt it. Technology such as career websites have increased the competition for jobs, but does AI make life easier for employers and those looking for a new career?
A new national initiative is redefining how Canadian employers and job seekers connect, grow, and adapt to an evolving economy. AKITO, developed by Advancerite Technologies , is an AI-powered workforce CareerTech development platform that helps employers identify and retain job-ready talent while guiding individuals toward meaningful, in-demand careers. Program Manager for Economic Development Lethbridge’s Regional Information Network of Southern Alberta Charlee Sereda, describes how the platform connects employers with job seekers.
AKITO was built in collaboration with five other consortium members, all powered by labour market intelligence, some of which was provided by Economic Development Lethbridge.
The inclusion of AI in tasks normally done by a human is a controversial topic. While the U.S. is further ahead with explicit AI-in-hiring regulation, Canada is moving toward its own framework: This includes the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), which is part of Bill C-27, which will regulate “high-impact AI systems,” including those used in employment. Additionally there is Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which governs how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal data. The debate around AI in hiring is emerging in Canada, and key concerns include: Bias and Fairness (which could affect Indigenous workers, rural communities, or newcomers), Transparency, (where jobseekers have little visibility into how they are scored or matched) Human Oversight, where AI may automatically filter out qualified candidates without human review), and Data Governance (ensuring compliance with Alberta’s PIPA and upcoming AIDA). Sereda explains how AKITO will address some of these concerns.
AKITO is being used in a number of programs across Canada including Indigenous Techskillr, a 10-week digital innovation program for Indigenous learners and entrepreneurs.
