Canada’s tech sector remains locked in a hiring freeze, and the impact is falling hardest on newcomers to the industry. According to new data from Indeed Hiring Lab, job postings for junior and standard tech roles are down 25 percent compared to early 2020, making it increasingly difficult for recent graduates and early-career professionals to […]
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Amid a ‘Critical’ Shortage of Specialized Tech Talent, Employers Rethink Acquisition Methods
Canada’s tech talent shortage has reached “critical levels,” according to a recent report from Mississauga recruitment firm Acara Solutions. As the nation’s tech sector endures a “seismic shift,” the game is talent acquisition is being reshaped. Nigel Hapuarachchi, who serves Acara as Vice President of Sales & Delivery, says Canadian tech companies are navigating are […]
A Majority of People Who Use AI at Work Report the Tech Has Boosted Their Job Satisfaction
The uptake of artificial intelligence at work remains uneven, whether across sexes or sectors. But one thing seems to bring an overwhelming majority of them together. First, the divides. Barely half of women use AI at work, a recent report found, compared to more than three-quarters of men. The report, “AI at Work: A Global […]
Immigrant Tech Talent Takes Centre Stage in Toronto
Scale Without Borders, North America’s largest network for immigrant tech talent, is the go-to partner for organizations seeking to connect with diverse, highly skilled professionals. To date, they have supported more than 6,000 immigrants in tech, partnered with global brands to hire top talent, and earned national recognition for their impact. On October 20th, they […]
Canadian Workers Consider AI a Helpful Tool, But Lack Training to Realize Its Potential: Report
Despite optimism around the potential of artificial intelligence, a dearth of training around the technology may be cause for concern, finds a recent report from TD Bank Group. Insights from the Big Bank’s annual survey reveals while the majority of Canadian workers see AI as a helpful tool, they lack the training and support needed […]
Canada’s Largest Electric Vehicle Gigafactory Forecast to Create 3,000 New Jobs in Country
PowerCo Canada is seeking to hire thousands of Canadians for an array for clean energy roles to build and operate what is set to become the nation’s largest-ever electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant. Situated in the St. Thomas region of Ontario, PowerCo’s $7 billion gigafactory is forecast to break ground this year, with completion anticipated […]
Harvey Hiring in Toronto as Legal AI Firm Expands into Canada
Harvey, a leading AI platform for legal and professional services, is hiring in Toronto as it prepares to open a new Canadian hub this October. The company plans to hire more than 20 engineering and sales professionals locally, embedding itself in Canada’s AI tech ecosystem and establishing Toronto as a core development engine for its […]
Canada’s Tech Talent Workforce is Expected to Expand by 1.4% This Year to a High of 1.46 Million
The technology industry today accounts for 6% percent of Canada’s direct economic value, or about $130 billion. Employment in the industry is expected to rise through 2025, according to the latest research from CompTIA, a provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products in the information technology space. Last year, Canada’s technology workforce expanded by roughly […]
Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Talent in Canada
For many, high summer is a time of vacations, road trips, beach days, and other excuses to maybe work just a little less than usual. While not often a season associated with the relentless grind of job-seeking, career-advancing, tech talent shenanigans, there has nonetheless been some interesting headlines in recent weeks. Let’s check out what […]
Upskilling Program from Foresight Canada Returns to Support Nation’s Cleantech Transition
In 2024, Foresight Canada launched the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program. Known as AME-UP, the initiative set its crosshairs on equipping engineers with specialized skills for sustainable manufacturing in Canada’s evolving sector. “The program is free for all participants with the goal of scaling our cleantech workforce and accelerating the growth of high-potential cleantech […]