In an era where technology is rapidly transforming industries, TD Bank stands out with its innovative approach to integrating cutting-edge solutions into its operations. At the forefront of this transformation is TD’s Chief Engineer and Architect Licenia Rojas, an experienced engineer with three decades in the financial services and emerging tech space. As the bank […]
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How Canada is Aiming to Equip Today’s Workforce with Tomorrow’s Skills
Canada is growing at a rapid rate thanks to the world’s highest per capita immigration rates—and that is just one of several vectors of change impacting tech and talent across the country. The intense spread of A.I. technologies is another force to be reckoned with. For example, executives estimate nearly half of their workforce will […]
Canada Spurs 1,200 New Jobs in B.C. with Investment into Local Projects
Canada is making investments in British Columbia build a more skilled workforce, the government announced recently to the tune of $3.7 million across four projects in the province. The announcement kicked off British Columbia Economic Development Week and includes $3.2 million for three projects funded through PacifiCan’s Community Economic Development and Diversification program and $500,000 […]
Advocating for Female Empowerment in STEM and Cybersecurity
Despite global skills shortages, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields which demonstrates the need for democratization in the workforce. In a world where our personal and national security is at stake, diversity in thought and approach is an underutilized asset. Despite critical global cybersecurity skills shortages, women remain underrepresented in scientific fields. With an increased frequency […]
How Leadership at KOHO Aims to Differentiate Hiring, Retention Practices
After raising substantial financing, including more than $200 million in 2022, things went south for Koho. That year, Koho was recognized by Team True North, representing fintechs as one of Canada’s most promising growth companies. But 2023 saw layoffs and a lack of profitability. Resilience has been a crucial component of any company that has […]
South Korea’s Karrot to Establish North American Tech Talent Hub in Toronto
Karrot, a super app from South Korea, offers a wide range of services—from buying and selling goods to hosting job and real estate listings, all with integrated payment solutions. The Karrot community, which boasts more than 30 million users worldwide, first launched in Canada in 2022. Recently, the Korean company revealed that its online marketplace-driven […]
Revolutionizing Recruitment: How HR Technology and AI are Transforming Hiring Practices
In today’s dynamic hiring environment, companies are increasingly investing in HR technology to streamline their hiring processes and enhance the candidate experience. To better understand how technology is helping HR professionals simplify routine tasks, we spoke with Chuck Walker, Senior Advisor – Public Safety Information Management at Sterling. Chuck joined Sterling in 2014 after completing […]
London Drugs Offers Latest Example of Canada’s Cybersecurity Talent Dearth
London Drugs stores remained closed across Western Canada this week after the B.C. retailer revealed it was contending with a “cybersecurity incident.” London Drugs is “currently working with leading third-party cybersecurity experts to bring our operations back online in a safe and secure manner,” according to a Tuesday statement from the company, which failed to […]
Google Launches Free Online Courses to Equip Canadians with Latest A.I. Skills
Every technology company in the world, it seems, is either making AI or using it. Small surprise then that employers are willing to pay a premium to hire talent with AI skills, according to a study from Access Partnership and Amazon Web Services. Global firms are actively seeking out AI talent hotspots to mine for […]
Showpass Unveils 30,000-Square-Foot Tech Hub in Calgary
Canada’s fastest-growing ticketing company has unveiled a spectacular office facility that rivals the innovation hubs of the largest tech giants. Showpass has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a University of Calgary graduate’s basement. Today, with over 100 dedicated team members, the new 30,000-square-foot HQ in Calgary was imperative to meet the demands […]