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Gartner predicts 40% of organizations will offer a blend of virtual and physical work experiences by the end of 2023. “Hybrid work has changed the nature of our workplaces more than anything else since the invention of the internet,” Ryan Wong, CEO of Vancouver-based tech unicorn Visier, stated recently. Within tech companies hiring tech talent, that […]
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Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Talent in Canada
As our nation’s major technology hubs continue to grow, Canada boasts more tech workers than ever. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the country, TechTalent.ca leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Below, a roundup of what local experts have been saying about […]
Canada’s Veterans Find Second Career in IT
Cyber threats are on the rise, and Canadian business leaders are increasingly concerned they don’t have the ability to deal with an attack against their organization. A recent KPMG survey found that the number of CEOs at large Canadian companies who said they were “well prepared” or “very well prepared” for a cyberattack dropped 17 percentage points […]
With Many Roles to Fill, Steadily Growing Linus Media Group Joins Virtual Job Fair
YouTube was a different sort of platform, operating on a different kind of internet, back when Linus Sebastian launched his first channel in 2007. The content creator’s success through Linus Tech Tips has transcended shifts in social media and other technologies. The friendly and helpful persona of Linus himself—and more recently, a growing team of […]
UK Fintech ClearScore Opens Office in Toronto and is Hiring to Grow Canadian Market
A credit marketplace company in the United Kingdom this week unveiled its formal expansion into Canada. ClearScore has established itself with an office in Toronto to offer greater transparency in credit scores and reports to the market through its free app. With 17 million users worldwide, ClearScore is a market leader in the UK and South Africa […]
Amazon Demonstrates Disabilities Represent Diversity
In Canada, there are 645,00 Canadians with disabilities who can work in an inclusive labour market, but are not currently employed. Chances are, you know someone with a disability – but you may not realize it. Your morning coffee buddy or your team’s project lead could be living with a disability that they haven’t disclosed […]
Canadian Companies Hiring Tech Talent in November
Canadian markets had some of the highest tech-job growth in North America through 2020 and 2021, according to data released by CBRE through its Tech-30 report. “Vancouver had the highest high-tech job growth at 44% and Toronto created the most jobs (60,000) over the past two years,” the report notes. Calgary, Ottawa, and Waterloo were identified […]
Tech Industry Job Growth ‘Above Average’ in Canada, Report Shows
Certain Canadian markets had some of the highest tech-job growth in North America through 2020 and 2021, according to data released by CBRE through its Tech-30 report. Vancouver saw 44% growth, placing them first on the continent. The BC city was followed by another iconic Canadian tech hub, Toronto, at 37%. In third came the first […]
Searching for the Next Wave of Tech Talent? It’s Already In-House
Canada is facing a critical skills gap crisis. Over the next ten years, nine out of 10 jobs will require digital skills. The economy has created a bidding war for talent with these critical skills, increasing the cost and risk of external recruitment. To meet skills demands both now and in the future, business leaders […]
Here’s Who is Hiring at This Month’s Tech Talent Canada Job Fair
This November, job seekers across Canada will be attending the Tech Talent Canada Virtual Job Fair. The free event is a compelling one: Hiring companies showcase their employer brand and pitch to a crowd of candidates on why they’re the best employer around. This season’s event is looking BC-rich, with Surrey in particular making a strong showing. […]