London, UK based autonomous driving technology company Wayve announced today that it is expanding its international presence with a new office in Vancouver. The Canadian expansion signifies a key moment in Wayve’s growth as a global AI leader and underpins its commitment to expanding its research and development operations. With Vancouver boasting the highest technology […]
BlueWave Labs Aims to Simplify the Process of Gaining Canadian Experience
Many immigrants with strong qualifications struggle to enter Canada’s tech industry due to a lack of local experience in software development. BlueWave Labs aims to overcome this challenge by providing these skilled software developers with the opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent jobs through practical experience. At BlueWave Labs, volunteers seeking Canadian work experience […]
Quantum Careers Initiative to Foster Inclusive Pathways into Quantum Industry
The Quantum Algorithms Institute, in collaboration with some of Canada’s leading quantum organizations, has announced the launch of the Quantum Careers Initiative, a pioneering platform aimed at providing inclusive resources for individuals aspiring to enter the burgeoning field of quantum technology. The Quantum Careers Initiative (QCI) promises to serve as a comprehensive hub, equipping enthusiasts […]
Negotiating Compensation and Driving Gender Equity in Tech
How do we drive equal pay and equal representation of women in tech? The Thoughtful Co. is coming at it from two angles: they help women negotiate their compensation, and they help employers build more inclusive workplaces that foster equitable promotion and compensation decisions. You may have heard of The Thoughtful Co. before. In just […]
Succeeding as Partners in Life and Business With Brainbot’s Co-Founders
Career and family are often presented as two opposing priorities, especially when building a tech startup. Entrepreneurship requires dedication and sacrifice, but that doesn’t necessarily have to look like a single, childless founder going at it alone that we often picture from pop culture depictions. Shelley Vaisberg, Chief Clinical Officer and co-founder of Brainbot, a […]
PocketHealth Raises $45 Million and They’re Hiring in Toronto
Canadian Harsh Nayyar injured himself while working in Silicon Valley and received his medical imaging on a CD-ROM. Disillusioned that this could happen at the epicenter of technology, Harsh co-founded PocketHealth upon his return home to Toronto with the goal of making medical imaging and records accessible to patients. Eight years later, PocketHealth announced today […]
Democratizing Networking: Matthew Green’s Journey from Grad to Chasqui Founder
In September 2022, Matthew Green completed grad school armed with a degree in aerospace engineering. However, the post-graduate job search proved to be a formidable challenge. Like many of his peers, Green faced the frustration of applying for jobs online, only to receive minimal results. The vast pool of online applicants made it difficult to […]
Working Parents Don’t Want Hand-Me-Downs, They Want an Extra Hand for Support
While hand-me-downs like bibs and onesies are helpful gifts in the short-term, what Canadian parents really need to be able to prioritize their wellbeing is an extra hand for support. Research has shown that despite the additional challenges working parents face in their reentry to work, they severely lack support. A 2021 survey found 95% […]
Harnessing AI’s Potential in Human Resources and Workplace Dynamics
AI is rapidly reshaping the way we work and Human Resources and People & Culture practitioners are uniquely positioned to lead their organizations through this evolving landscape. But where do we start? What exactly is AI, and what are the implications we need to be considering? How can we leverage AI to make our work, […]
The Importance of Digital Upskilling in the Growth Marketing Space
LinkedIn recently listed ‘Growth Manager’ as the number one fastest growing job in Canada. Within that role, the current gender breakdown is 23 per cent female and 73 per cent male. Despite growth marketing being a lucrative, quickly growing job, there are not enough accessible ways for women and underrepresented communities to upskill to be considered […]