Young Canadians seeking work in software development and other coding-intensive fields face slower hiring, but new Statistics Canada research cautions against attributing the decline to artificial intelligence. The agency’s study, released October 28, found no broad evidence that AI has substantially reduced hiring or increased job separations in Canada so far, including among younger workers. […]
Alberta’s AI Data Centre Boom Faces a Talent Test
Alberta’s ambitions to become a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure could create demand for workers who combine technology expertise with an understanding of power, cooling, and physical security. A new report from the Information and Communications Technology Council examines the workforce needed to build and operate the province’s proposed AI data centres. The challenge is […]
Ottawa Invests $50 Million to Advance Food-Sector AI Adoption and Jobs
Canada’s food-processing sector is getting a $50 million federal investment to accelerate technology adoption, with approximately 300 new jobs expected through the initiative. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced the funding for the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) on October 15. It will help food and beverage processors, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, implement automation, artificial […]
Google Expands Free AI Training to 100,000 Canadians
Google is marking its 25th anniversary in Canada with a major expansion of no-cost AI training, announcing up to 100,000 scholarships and a national initiative to help more than 10,000 small businesses adopt the technology. Through a new partnership with YMCA Canada, Grow with Google will distribute scholarships for Google AI Essentials and the Google […]
Canada Rocket Company Plans 40 Skilled Jobs at New London Test Facility
Canada Rocket Company plans to create approximately 40 skilled jobs in London, Ontario over the next 18 months as it develops a $30-million rocket engine test facility. The aerospace company is also developing training and workforce partnerships with Western University and Fanshawe College to help students prepare for aerospace careers and strengthen the region’s engineering […]
Heidi Plans $25.4 Million Toronto HQ, Adding More Than 30 Jobs
Melbourne-based healthcare AI company Heidi is establishing its North American headquarters in Toronto, with a planned $25.4 million investment and more than 30 additional skilled jobs expected in the coming years. The company has already recruited 17 employees for the office, according to Invest Ontario’s announcement. Toronto will anchor Heidi’s regional expansion, supporting product research […]
PathPilot Launches to Help Canadians Navigate an AI-Shaped Labour Market
A new Canadian career navigation platform has launched as research reveals a gap between Canadians’ confidence in the country’s future AI workforce and their own ability to compete. Toronto-based PathPilot provides personalized guidance on skills, job matching, resumes and interview preparation. Built within recruiting firm GuruLink, the platform also helps career professionals manage caseloads, track […]
Most Young Canadians Open to Entrepreneurship, but Support Gap Persists
A majority of young Canadians are considering entrepreneurship, but limited funding and difficulty finding support could prevent many from turning that interest into a business. A new Nanos Research survey commissioned by Shift Canada found that 65 per cent of Canadians between 18 and 34 plan to become an entrepreneur or are open to doing […]
Vention Opens Montreal Physical AI Lab With More Than 16 Roles to Fill
Montreal-based industrial automation company Vention is expanding its artificial intelligence team with the opening of a new Physical AI Lab focused on bringing advanced robotics into real-world manufacturing environments. The lab currently employs eight people, with more than 16 additional positions available across robotics control, simulation and Physical AI research. Led by Director of Physical […]
Mitacs and NGen Partnership to Create 60 Advanced Manufacturing Internships
Canadian students and recent graduates will gain new opportunities to work on advanced manufacturing technologies through an expanded partnership between Mitacs and Next Generation Manufacturing Canada. The organizations have announced a two-year partnership that will support 60 internships within industry-led research and development projects across Canada. Representing between $600,000 and $1.2 million in award value, […]