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Have you see Calgary Economic Development’s Live Tech. Love Life campaign? The economic development agency launched a campaign to attract tech talent to the prairie city and its working. To inspire tech professionals to consider Calgary as a place to do meaningful work and have an unmatched quality of life, the campaign draws a parallel […]
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Now Valued At $28 Billion, Databricks Continues To Hire In Toronto
San Francisco-headquartered Databricks, the Data and AI company, has closed of a $1 billion funding round. The Series G funding, led by new investor Franklin Templeton, values Databricks at $28 billion. “We see this investment and our continued rapid growth as further validation of our vision for a simple, open and unified data platform that […]
“You’re still on mute, and that’s OK.” Tips And Best Practices From Remote Work Champions
As companies evaluate their return to the offices they deserted last year, most expect they’ll offer a hybrid model going forward – employees will be splitting their time between the office and home. Employees are driving much of this shift towards permanent hybrid/remote work; many are excited about the possibility of eliminating their commutes, and […]
Digital Technology Supercluster Launches Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered Canada’s economy and labour market. The increase in the need for digital skills has widened the ‘digital divide’ and skills gap, contributing to higher unemployment – especially for more vulnerable Canadians. In response Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster has announced its largest investment to date in developing in-demand digital talent […]
6 Silicon Valley Unicorns That Are Hiring In Canada
The trend is undeniable. Tech companies hailing from Silicon Valley are setting up shop in Canada to gain access to our strong talent base. This trend shouldn’t surprise anyone. The strongest economic argument in Vancouver’s pitch to Amazon to build their HQ2 here was that the city’s tech workers have the “lowest wages of all […]
It’s Time To Stop Being Surprised By The Okanagan’s Tech Prowess
When Kelowna was named the most entrepreneurial city in Canada by the Financial Post in 2016, many Canadians expressed surprise. When the Canadian Federation of Small Business called it the best city in B.C. to open a small business two years later, the same thing happened. Whenever I share the fact that the Okanagan region is home to one […]
Amazon Future Engineer Launches in Canada to Inspire and Propel Students
Amazon today announced the Canadian launch of Amazon Future Engineer, a comprehensive program designed to inspire, educate, and prepare children and young adults from underrepresented and underserved communities to pursue computer science. The e-commerce giant will invest $3 million over three years to fund unique computer science learning opportunities for an anticipated 1 million students and teachers […]
Lighthouse Labs Launches National 21-Day Data Challenge
It’s no secret that Lighthouse Labs is passionate about making tech more accessible to a wider swath of people. The ongoing digital revolution presents so many opportunities for people to accelerate in their current careers or change careers entirely. Skills like data analytics and web development have so much potential to push people towards greater, […]
SAP Canada to Open New Office in Montreal & Take Headcount to 1,000
SAP Canada has announced a new investment in Montreal to co-locate its existing offices in the city to a brand-new 65,000 square feet space at 5 Place Ville Marie and add 30 employees to its team. This is the first SAP office in the company’s global network to be purpose-built for the future of work […]
Winnipeg’s Bold Commerce Plans To Hire 100 After Landing $35 Million
Winnipeg’s Bold Commerce has raised a $35 million Series B financing round led by OMERS Ventures with existing investors Whitecap Venture Partners and Round 13 Capital also participating. The e-commerce company, with a presence in both Austin and Winnipeg, currently works with more than 90,000 brands in over 170 countries. Bold’s suite of tools includes checkout, subscriptions and price […]