Calgary is moving forward with the launch of an Aerospace Innovation Hub, which is expected to spur the creation of 150 skilled jobs through 2028. Innovators in the aerospace sector will soon gain access to funding, business support, and technology validation in real-world settings at the forthcoming hub, according to a statement from Calgary Economic […]
Fortinet Invests $30M to Help Address Canada’s Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
A U.S.-based global cybersecurity firm driving the convergence of networking and security announced this week plans today to invest $30 million into Alberta’s technology sector. Fortinet, whose cybersecurity portfolio comprises over 50 enterprise-grade products, serves more than half a million customers. With support from Invest Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, as well as a grant […]
As Tech Talent in Canada Shifts Younger, Preference for Hybrid Work Strengthens
Despite many companies “beating the drum on return-to-office mandates,” a majority of employed Canadians still prefer to work remotely at least some of the time, data from LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence report for Canada shows. With the worst of the Covid-19 Pandemic squarely in the rearview mirror, full-time work in the office is entirely possible, and […]
Build Up Your Quantum Skills Online with Courses from D-Wave
A Canadian quantum computing systems pioneer is concerned about escalating demand for skilled quantum programmers paired with a lack of supply in the talent pipeline. Burnaby-born D-Wave announced this week that it has launched a six-module quantum training course called “Foundations for Quantum Programming.” The self-paced online course equips learners with essential mathematics and Python […]
Demand for Cybersecurity Talent Continues to Outpace Supply in Canada
The worldwide proportion of elections targeted by cyber threat activity increased from 23% in 2021 to 26% in 2022, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s “Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process: 2023 Update.” The concern is part of a broader trend: Cyberattacks increased globally by 38% from 2021 to 2022, according to data from Check […]
With Layoffs in the Rearview, Canadian Tech Markets Aim for Return to Growth
The global labour market continues to evolve amid a backdrop of remote work, shifting migration patterns, and increased economic development, suggests a new report. But at least the worst of the layoffs is probably behind us, data from CBRE shows. The worldwide unemployment rate closed 2022 at 5.8%, according to statistics from the United Nations’ […]
Canadian Documentary to Reflect on History and Complexity of Remote Work
As March looms, we approach the fourth anniversary of Canada’s initial Pandemic lockdown. The response to the emerging Covid-19 virus—including a temporary shuttering of many businesses and offices—spurred an unprecedented surge in Canadians working from home (and not working at all). Digitalization and automation were “already well underway before the pandemic and COVID-19 accelerated it,” according to […]
Life Sciences Sector Challenged by Growing Talent Shortage in Canada
In recent years, British Columbia’s life sciences sector has emerged as a significant driver of innovation and economic growth in the province. Since 2019, the sector achieved 27% growth in GDP, making it the fastest growing life sciences sector in Canada and outpacing the growth of the overall B.C. economy. Today, the sector is a […]
Government Launches Nationwide Campaign to Help Canadians Upskill
Executives estimate that 40% of their workforce will need to reskill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years, an IBM survey found. As AI and automation continue to evolve, a large segment of the global workforce “will need to acquire new skills to remain relevant in their professions,” hiring […]
As AI Takes Over Work, LinkedIn Reveals This Year’s Most In-Demand Skills
LinkedIn data shows that skillsets for jobs have changed 25% since 2015 and are projected to shift by 65% by 2030. And the company’s last “Future of Work Report” found that a majority of executives no longer consider the traditional four-year degree as essential to an organization’s success. Indeed, the skillsets hiring managers seek are […]