Episode 64: Will AI Replace Your Job?

Part of our Finance Forward series.

Published April 20, 2026

AI is changing how work gets done — faster than many expected.

In this episode of Finance Forward, Darren Devine, Financial Planner with Sun Life and President of Devine & Associates, explores one of the most common questions people are asking today:
Will AI replace my job?
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, many industries are seeing rapid changes in how work is performed. Research suggests a significant portion of job tasks — particularly in white-collar roles — could be impacted by generative AI.
But this isn’t just about job loss — it’s about job evolution.

This episode explores:
→ The difference between job disruption and job replacement
→ Which skills are becoming more important in an AI-driven economy
→ How individuals can adapt through reskilling and diversification
→ Why financial planning plays a key role during periods of economic change

The goal isn’t to predict every outcome — it’s to prepare for change with clarity and confidence.

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Will AI Replace Your Job?

Presented by Darren Devine, CFP®, CLU®, Financial Planner, Sun Life and President of Devine and Associates Financial Services Inc.

Let’s face it—when we talk about artificial intelligence, the question most people really want to ask is:

“Is my job safe?”

And it’s a fair question.

Today’s episode is part of our ‘Finance Forward’ series, helping you navigate the AI economy. I’m Darren Devine, Financial Planner with Sun Life and President of Devine & Associates. For over 20 years, I’ve been helping families across Ontario plan with confidence, protect what matters most and stay grounded through economic shifts.

OpenAI research suggests that more than 30% of workers could see at least half of their job tasks disrupted by generative AI. Many white-collar roles — in finance, law, consulting, etc. — are among those with high potential exposure. However, this is about task disruption, not full job automation.

AI tools are rapidly improving. They can write reports, build spreadsheets, analyze data, and respond to clients in real time. Tasks that once took a full day now take seconds. And that means major changes are coming to the workplace.

But here’s the good news:

Not all jobs are disappearing—they’re evolving.

People who adapt and retrain for roles that complement AI—like strategic planning, emotional intelligence, creativity, and leadership—are likely to stay in demand. Human insight still matters, especially in relationship-driven industries like financial planning.

So what does that mean for you?

It means now is the time to build a plan.

  • Consider reskilling or diversifying your skill set.
  • Create financial buffers.
  • Review your investment and retirement strategy.
  • And if you’re a business owner—start planning how to integrate AI into your workflow without losing your team’s value.

The goal isn’t to fear the future.

It’s to prepare for it—and thrive in it.

If you’re in an industry that’s evolving quickly, we’d love to help you build a strategy to stay financially secure and future-ready.

Thanks for tuning into Finance Forward. Don’t forget to like and comment for more episodes filled with tips to help make your financial journey a breeze. Until next time, I'm Darren Devine, and you can always talk to us today at DevineAndAssociates.ca!

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