One of the world’s most valuable fintech companies is planting roots in Toronto as part of its expansion into Canada. New York-based Ramp has formally launched its finance platform for Canadian businesses and plans to open an office near Adelaide Street and Spadina Avenue in the coming weeks. The company says it is building a […]
The Peak Launches Canadian Salary Index to Bring More Transparency to Pay
How much are Canadians really earning? The Peak is hoping thousands of workers will help answer that question through the new Canadian Salary Index, a crowdsourced database designed to provide a clearer picture of compensation across the country. The platform invites Canadians to anonymously submit information about their roles, employers, industries, locations, experience, and working […]
Vancouver’s RVEAL Is Democratizing Quality Career Coaching
As artificial intelligence automates technical work, employers are reprioritizing what they look for in new hires. The days of securing a job on technical ability alone are over. It is more important than ever for professionals to have a clear understanding of their soft skills and way of thinking to build a thriving career in […]
Nearly Half of Canadian Workers Want Fully Remote Jobs
Canada has emerged as the world’s most remote-friendly labour market, according to Morgan McKinley’s 2026 Workplace Trends Report. The report found that 45% of Canadian employees currently work fully remotely, compared with just 12% of workers globally. An even larger share—48%—said they would ideally spend zero days in the office each week, more than three […]
Dubai’s Ahoy Picks Montréal for Global R&D Hub, Plans 200 Hires
Dubai-based physical AI company Ahoy is relocating its research and development operations to Montréal, where it plans to hire approximately 200 people as it builds a new applied research lab and deepens its relationship with Mila. Announced at Startupfest Montréal, the move will establish the Quebec city as Ahoy’s second global headquarters, primary R&D hub, […]
Wealthsimple’s North Star Calls Canadian Tech Leaders Home
Wealthsimple is looking beyond Canada’s borders as it recruits experienced Canadian technology leaders to help build the financial company’s next chapter. Through its North Star program, the Toronto-headquartered fintech is inviting Canadians who have built careers abroad to explore opportunities back home. The initiative specifically targets accomplished professionals with experience scaling technology companies, developing advanced […]
ElevenLabs Launches in Canada, Plans to Double Local Team
ElevenLabs is officially launching in Canada with plans to double the size of its team in the country this year. The AI audio company announced today that it is formalizing its Canadian presence with a new Toronto office, a growing team across Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, and the appointment of Max Lemmens as General Manager […]
Vector Institute Launches Free AI Tool to Help HR and AI Teams Detect Bias in Text
The Vector Institute has launched a free, open-source AI tool designed to help organizations detect, explain, and rewrite biased language in written content and AI training data. Called UnBias-Plus, the tool was developed by Vector’s AI Safety research scientists and is aimed at professionals working in areas where language can have real-world consequences, including human […]
Float’s $85 Million Raise Sets Stage For Canadian Fintech Hiring Push
Float Financial is preparing to hire across product, R&D, sales, and marketing after raising $85 million in Series C financing. The Toronto-based fintech announced this week that the all-equity round was led by Inovia Capital, with continued participation from Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Garage Capital, and Teralys Capital, alongside new investment from BDC Capital and Northleaf. […]
VCC Expands Training Pathways for B.C.’s Clean Energy Workforce
Vancouver Community College is adding new training programs aimed at preparing students for careers in some of British Columbia’s fastest-evolving technical fields. The college announced this week that it is strengthening its commitment to clean energy workforce development through new and expanded programs in renewable energy, zero-emission vehicles, electrical infrastructure, refrigeration, building systems, and automotive […]