A company out of Calgary is utilizing artificial intelligence to help Canadians land work. Alberta’s SageMaster AI offers a digital platform built to reduce friction and boost efficiency when it comes to searching for jobs. The startup was launched by engineer Neji Tawo, who previously worked on AI innovation built around Amazon’s Alexa product. “Before SageMaster […]
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Investment into Alberta Tech Innovators Expected to Create 100 Jobs in Canada
Canada this week announced nearly $7 million in investments for four companies based in the Edmonton region. Edmonton, which the federal government describes as a “thriving source of economic diversification in Alberta and home to some of Canada’s most innovative, high-growth companies responsible for strengthening our national economy,” will see $6.7M split across four small-to-medium […]
Estate Planning Startup Willful Seeks CRM Expert
Willful, the leading Canadian online estate planning platform, is actively recruiting a CRM and Lifecycle Marketing Manager. Established in 2017, Willful has empowered over 150,000 Canadians to create legal wills and power of attorney documents through its user-friendly digital platform. The company has forged significant partnerships with prominent organizations such as Wealthsimple, Scotiabank, CIBC, and […]
Canada’s Top Technology Talent Hubs Chart Major Workforce Growth: Report
Tech layoffs were down markedly in 2024 from 2023, but hiring companies in Canada continue to battle with brain drain among other concerns, concludes an annual report. iNovia Capital’s “State of Canadian Software” also performed a “deep dive” into the country’s primary tech hubs, charting their growth since 2020. Toronto, Canada’s largest hub, has a […]
2025 Cyber Security Predictions: Adapting to a Complex Digital Future
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it brings both extraordinary opportunities and serious risks. From AI-powered threats to challenges posed by social media, businesses and tech leaders must adapt and take proactive steps to safeguard their operations. With that in mind, here are some of the most critical cybersecurity predictions for 2025. […]
Flowcase Expands in Toronto, Strengthening North American Presence
Flowcase, a leading SaaS company transforming proposal and bid management for professional services firms, is expanding its presence in Toronto as it continues its North American growth. Founded in Oslo in 2012, Flowcase supports consulting, engineering, and construction firms with its innovative platform, which streamlines proposal workflows and case study management. With offices in London, […]
Boomi Opens Vancouver Center of Excellence, Adding Hundreds of Jobs
Boomi, a global leader in intelligent integration and automation, has officially opened its new Center of Excellence (CoE) in downtown Vancouver, marking a significant expansion in the region. The new office, located in the Bentall Centre, will support strategic business operations, drive sales development, and create hundreds of job opportunities for the local economy. “The […]
Tech Talent Salaries in the U.S. Continue to Outpace Canadian Counterparts
We recently wrote (not for the first time) that brain drain—the concept of educating local or imported intellectual talent only to lose it to a more competitive foreign market—is a considerable problem for Canadian tech. A new report from The Logic illustrates exactly why Canada continues to lose a significant portion of its well-educated talent […]
Canada’s Game Development Workforce Sees Salaries Rise Amid ‘Maturation of Industry’
The video game industry remains a vital contributor to Canada’s economy, a new report has affirmed, counting more than 800 studios employing a combined 34,000 people who contribute over $5 billion toward the nation’s GDP. While noting that there was a decrease in employment of roughly 3% since 2021, the report—titled “Canada’s Video Game Industry: […]
New Ventures BC Seeks Talent to Boost Startup Ecosystem
New Ventures BC (NVBC) is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and recognizing early-stage technology startups across British Columbia. They organize the annual $250,000 New Ventures BC Competition and offer accelerator programs, including AccelerateIP and BC IP Strategy, to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. NVBC is currently seeking to fill two contract […]