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Terrestrial Energy Hiring to Fill Positions at New Research and Engineering Office in Canada

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A Canadian technology company dedicated to delivering reliable and emission-free nuclear energy has announced that it is investing $18 million to expand its operations into Alberta by establishing an engineering, research, and development office in Calgary. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ontario, Terrestrial Energy works to commission zero-emissions heat and power plants for industrial […]

Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Talent in Canada

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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. Our last Expert Wisdom roundup, set among mass layoffs and a shifting employment landscape, was […]

‘State of Talent Acquisition’ Report Shows Companies Slow to Recognize Skills

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Everyone is aware of the current shortage of experienced tech talent in Canada. From cyber security to healthcare, we need help. Yet Human Resources departments and hiring leaders “have been slow to adopt new approaches to recruitment and retention,” according to a new report, “The State of Talent Acquisition 2023.” The report, released recently by […]

What Canadian Software Engineers Can Expect in 2023

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Josh Brenner knows as well as anyone that it is a “challenging time for tech industry.” The CEO of AI-powered jobs platform Hired has now seen the full data picture of 2022, which shows an abruptly halted inertia within tech and beyond. Last year, 150,000 tech workers were laid off globally across 1,000 companies. “So […]

How To Retain And Support A Remote Workforce

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Like it or not, remote work is here to stay. The shift towards more flexible work environments, specifically remote and hybrid styles, has become prominent in a post-pandemic world. During COVID-19, employers had no choice but to shift their workforce online. But now they are prompted with a choice — to stay fully remote, shift […]

Companies Know Data Drives Better Decisions But Fail to Tap Potential, Report Finds

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A global survey of 10,000 people recently revealed that, while they may know using data is important to their business, the vast majority of today’s business leaders still aren’t harnessing its power for better decision-making and results. According to Salesforce’s “Untapped Data Research,” leaders are struggling to put data into practice to quickly make strategic […]

Palette Skills Named Delivery Partner For $250 Million Upskilling for Industry Initiative 

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A competitive workforce is key to ensuring Canada’s economic growth, but as global and domestic labour trends accelerate, gaps are appearing between the demands of industry and the skillset of available workers. The Government of Canada is taking action to align the skills ecosystem with new industry demands. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, […]

Lighthouse Labs Secures $21 Million To Equip Over 1,700 Canadians With ICT Skills

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Tech education leader Lighthouse Labs is launching a new initiative named ICT Boost with some serious financial backing from the Federal Government. Funded in part by Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP), Lighthouse Labs will receive just over $21 million to lead a consortium of partner post-secondary institutions, as well as industry and community organizations, […]

Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Talent in Canada

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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 tech and talent in […]

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