Former federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland abandoning her post as Canada unveiled its annual Economic Outlook was the latest signal—loud and clear!—that our country’s economy is not in an exceptionally strong position. As the dollar tanks and incoming U.S. President Donald Trump challenges Canadian leadership, there are reasons to be concerned about the state of […]
For Better or Worse, These are the Top Trends Impacting Canadian Tech Talent
The year 2024 was one of slow recovery for the Canadian tech talent market, as companies started growing and hiring again following an icy stretch of worldwide layoffs through 2022 and 2023. While the worst of things appear to be in the rearview mirror, many aspects of the market remain turbulent, both in Canada and […]
HiringBranch Raises Capital to ‘Unlock Power of Soft Skills in Workforce’ with AI
Soft skills may have their chance to shine as emerging platforms seek to eliminate bias—and perhaps even interviews—from the hiring process. Montreal’s HiringBranch revealed this week that it has raised $5 million in Series A capital to do just that. The funding round was powered by Crédit Mutuel Equity with participation from Export Development Canada […]
Employing 8,000 in Tech, Amazon Aims to Upskill Even More Canadian Workers
Amazon this month released its year-end report for the Canadian market. The 2024 report, “How Amazon is Investing in Canada,” shows that Amazon now employs more than 46,000 people across Canada. That figure includes over 8,000 technology roles, which are spread primarily across Amazon’s two Canadian tech hubs—Vancouver and Toronto—as well as a smattering at […]
Tipalti Hunts Local Talent as Firm Makes ‘Significant Investments’ in Canada
Tipalti is doubling down in Canada. The California-born finance automation company has officially registered as a money services business with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, the country’s financial intelligence and anti-money laundering unit. Tipalti is no stranger to Canada. The fintech opened an office in Vancouver back in 2020 and followed that up with […]
As Workers Adopt A.I. in Canada, Many Employers are Still Asleep at the Wheel
Nearly half of Canadian workers are using generative artificial intelligence at work, finds KPMG in Canada’s latest Generative AI Adoption Index survey. That figure is up markedly from less than a quarter of Canadian workings tapping into AI in 2023, according to KPMG. “As we move beyond the excitement surrounding generative AI, it is becoming […]
Waterstone Reveals Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2024
Founded in 2003, Waterstone Human Capital helps organizations cultivate high-performing cultures. Each year, Waterstone honours Canada’s top corporate cultures with an annual awards program. “These awards recognize the very best in corporate culture,” says Marty Parker, who founded Waterstone more than two decades ago. This year, several technology firms nationwide made Waterstone’s list of Most […]
Geotab’s Intern Pipeline Helps Students Gain Skills, Experience in Canadian Tech
The global youth unemployment rate is in the double digits and Canada is no exception. Out of Oakville, Geotab is in the business of connected vehicle and asset solutions, leveraging data analytics and AI to enhance fleet performance and safety while optimizing costs. The Canadian tech company is also hustling to build and maintain a […]
These Companies You May Have Heard of Have Hiring Plans in Canada
Most professionals in Canada are concerned about inflation outpacing salary growth and a majority already feel underpaid, according to data from business consulting firm Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide, as many look for new roles with juicier salaries. Others are seeking a better lifestyle fit, a more aligned corporate culture, a more fulfilling role, just […]
Job Autopilot is Using A.I. to Help Canadian Tech Talent Land Work
Turbulence in Canada’s tech talent job market is high this year, and instability may linger as national and global economic uncertainties remain prevalent. Seeking to alleviate some of the friction found in today’s hiring market is Job Autopilot, which leverages artificial intelligence to help Canadians land work efficiently. Job Autopilot claims to outsmart employers’ robots with […]