Calgary is full of fast-growing upstarts and the federal government recently announced that it is supporting some of these Alberta companies through financial investment. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, this week unveiled $13 million in funding for eight local firms. “Calgary has become a hothouse for innovation, attracting talent and generating sustainable jobs,” […]
Upskilling is Becoming a ‘Necessity for Career Progression’ in Canada: Survey
Today’s workers increasingly view upskilling as a vital resource, finds the 2024 Upskilling Sentiment Survey, with a majority of working Canadians believing it’s an important approach to advancing careers and not falling behind in an evolving workforce. Unsurprisingly, the youngest generation surveyed (Gen Z) was the most convinced of the value of upskilling. The annual […]
At 31 Years Old, Safe Software is ‘Just Getting Started’ with Major Hiring Plans
Earlier this year, Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The BC firm’s flagship product […]
Amsterdam’s Skytree to Hire Local Tech Talent at New Canadian Headquarters
A European company developing carbon removal solutions this week announced a major expansion to North America. Amsterdam’s Skytree is opening offices in both Canada and the U.S., with a new Toronto facility representing the climate technology company’s North American headquarters. Born out of the European Space Agency, Skytree has spent the last decade developing onsite […]
Coinbase Offering Tech Talent in Canada an ‘Opportunity to Do the Best Work of Your Life’
After a year in the US, Coinbase’s “Stand with Crypto” campaign recently expanded north to Canada‘s five million coin holders. The move was part of the fintech giant’s efforts “towards driving regulatory clarity in Canada,” according to Coinbase Canada chief executive Lucas Matheson. “We believe that Coinbase is uniquely positioned to capitalize from regulatory clarity […]
Texas Tech Titan Establishes Canadian Headquarters to Tap into Toronto Talent
A digital services company based in Texas is establishing a Canadian headquarters. Improving is bolstering its Dallas base with a “state-of-the-art facility” in Toronto, the company announced this week. The move is “a pivotal step in our global expansion strategy,” according to chief executive officer Curtis Hite. “This new office will enable us to better […]
Two Canadian Tech Companies Accept $5M in Funding to ‘Create Quality Jobs’
The federal government this month announced financial support for two companies based in British Columbia. A total of $4.7 million in interest-free capital from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada is going to two firms out of Richmond. Ideon Technologies is slated to receive $2.7 million in funding to commercialize their subsurface intelligence system, […]
Canadian Software Company Reveals Plans to Fill 80 Positions Over Next Year
Earlier this year, the perennially profitable Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The […]
Already Feeling Underpaid, Canadian Professionals are Worried About Their Financial Future
As the cost of living continues to rise in Canada, money talks louder than before: salary is once again the number one priority for talent across the nation, finds a new report. An alarming 92% of professionals in Canada are concerned about inflation outpacing salary growth, with a majority already feeling underpaid, according to data […]
Government Investment in Giatec to Forge 160 Canadian Cleantech Positions
The federal government says it is committed to a “carbon-neutral future” as the nation tilts toward the target of a “net-zero economy” by 2050. One recent expression of this commitment is a $17.5 million investment into Giatec Scientific through Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund. The sizeable expenditure aims to support a $66M project from Giatec: sensor […]