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 […]
Disparities in Canada’s Tech Workforce: Addressing the Growing Gender Pay Gap
Technology is essential to the Canadian economy and so are its workers. To ensure that technology benefits everyone in Canada, we need to study the composition of the tech workforce and determine any improvements that could help boost progress and productivity. Last year the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University explored broad trends that relate to […]
TD Bank Group’s EVP and CIO, Commercial and Corporate Platforms, Tim Clark on the Importance of Investing in Tech Jobs of the Future
Investing in training and upskilling for the tech jobs of the future is critical to the success of a business, big or small. TD Bank Group has been a leader in developing their own tech talent, making them an employer of choice for diverse talent thanks to an inclusive culture that ensures everyone can thrive. […]
Payments Leader Adyen Opens Canadian Headquarters in Toronto
Today, Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, announced the opening of its Canadian headquarters in Toronto, underscoring Adyen’s commitment to sustained growth in the Canadian market. Since the start of 2020, Adyen has established a strong presence in Canada, expanding its team to 26 employees across various functions to support local and […]
Lighthouse Labs Partners with Riipen to Enhance Employability of Cybersecurity Learners
Canada’s cybersecurity sector is growing rapidly but faces a shortage of skilled workers. According to a report from Palette Skills and Deloitte, businesses must provide hands-on experience and work-integrated opportunities to overcome barriers to skill development and drive interest in the sector. To help solve that problem, Lighthouse Labs has announced that its Cyber Security […]
2SLGBTQIA+ Voices: New Report Uncovers Stark Inequality in Canadian Tech
Across the Canadian technology industry, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are significantly underrepresented and face compounded barriers to both job market entry, and career advancement opportunities. Despite glaring disparities, next to no data is available that pertains to queer experiences across the sector. QueerTech – a national nonprofit on a mission to queer the tech ecosystem – is […]
Absorb Software, PurposeMed, and Slalom Among Companies Hiring at Virtual Job Fair
Techtalent.ca’s virtual job fairs are back and we’ll be hosting our seventeenth event next month. Since moving them online in 2020 our virtual events have connected over 250 companies with 15,000+ candidates. Taking place on Tuesday, June 25th, this edition of the Techtalent.ca Virtual Job Fair will feature a dozen companies representing over 200 open […]
Walmart to Close Toronto Tech Hub, Relocating Employees to U.S. Central Hubs
Walmart is shuttering its Toronto tech hub, according to the Wall Street Journal. As part of the company’s broader push to lay off and relocate workers across North America, some Walmart employees in the Toronto tech hub will be asked to move to central hubs in the U.S. Walmart announced plans to launch a Walmart Global […]
TD Bank Group’s Chief Engineer and Architect Licenia Rojas on How a Human Centered Approach to GenAi is Helping to Power her Talent Strategy
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 […]
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 […]