The formerly commonplace notion of someone starting a position with a company out of school and staying there for decades, steadily climbing the ranks until retirement, is already quite outdated. New data from ADP Research’s Canada Pay Insights continues to show us why. Base pay for “job-stayers” in Canada is up 3% year-over-year. That’s barely […]
Latest Workforce Alliance Targets the Talent and Skills to Electrify a Nation
Canada’s energy sector employs more than 300,000 workers—a number which could balloon to more than two million by 2050. Electricity demand in Canada is “set to grow rapidly as industries electrify and the economy digitizes,” according to Vittoria Bellissimo, chief executive officer of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association. “However, none of this happens without skilled […]
Investment Targeting Life Sciences Sector to Spur 1,000+ Skilled Roles
The federal government recently confirmed investments of up to $100 million that are forecast to create well over 1,000 new skilled jobs within Canada’s life sciences sector. The move builds on a $9 million investment to launch the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. The recent […]
AI Tech May Have Negative Effect on Critical Skill Development of Future Talent
Artificial intelligence technologies have been shown to boost productivity in workplaces. But AI could be having negative implications on future talent—those still young enough to be developing their own personal skillset, separate from any technological dependency. For example, a recent study titled published by the Brookings Institution concluded that the risks of AI use within […]
Investment of $9M Aims to Upskill 1,800 Canadians for Roles in Life Sciences
The federal government is launching a new alliance targeting workforce upskilling in Canada’s life sciences and biomanufacturing sectors. Canada unveiled $8.7 million to launch the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences, dubbed CASTL, under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. The life sciences and biomanufacturing sector “drives innovation, improves health outcomes, strengthens supply […]
AI is Reshaping Talent Management Faster Than HR Can Design Frameworks
A longstanding talent management organization is suggesting that artificial intelligence technology is evolving faster than our “ability to understand what good AI-human performance looks like.” Talogy was born in 1946 when psychology pioneers launched assessment initiatives to help young adults and war veterans enter the workforce following the second world war. As one can imagine, […]
New Program Upskills Canadian Talent to Become AI-Empowered Solopreneurs
Is “solopreneurship” the future of skilled tech talent in Canada? Venture for Canada is launching Solopreneurship, a six-week hybrid program designed to help Canadians build an independent income stream around a single skill, service, or offer—no team or external investment required. Many Canadian professionals are dismayed by a tepid yet turbulent job market. And most […]
Tech Hiring Ramps Up as Companies Look to Close Skill Gaps in Workforce
As artificial intelligence technologies reshape work, teams are being pushed to innovate faster while maintaining secure, stable environments. At the same time, they are facing gaps in specialized skills, according to a research report from staffing and recruitment firm Robert Half. For example, more than half of technology leaders say skills shortages have led to […]
Bootcamps from ICTC Aim to Connect Businesses with AI-Skilled Students
The Information and Communications Technology Council is launching a series of bootcamps targeting the adoption of artificial intelligence skills and technology among students and business across Canada. The ICTC is a neutral not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in the global economy. ICTC’s eight-week bootcamps, partially funded by […]
Citing Productivity Gains, Leaders in Canada to Boost AI Upskilling Spend
A recent survey of senior leaders finds Canadian organizations are seeing “measurable returns” from the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Data from Deloitte Canada shows that 90% of leaders report positive productivity impacts over the past 12 months from AI, with a similar number reporting that their employees view the tech’s impact positively. Indeed, as […]