In the narrative of technological advancement, it’s often natural to root for the underdog as many of us have been in their shoes before – the scrappy startup with a revolutionary idea and boundless potential. This tendency to champion the little guy has led to an abundance of support and attention for early-stage tech companies […]
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Wealthsimple Expands Hiring in Alberta: Plans to Triple Workforce by 2025
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has announced a major hiring expansion in Alberta, tapping into the province’s deep pool of talent as it continues its rapid growth. The fintech giant, which has already doubled its Alberta workforce in the past year, plans to triple the number of full-time employees in the region by the end of 2025. This […]
Two Canadian Tech Companies Accept $5M in Funding to ‘Create Quality Jobs’
The federal government this month announced financial support for two companies based in British Columbia. A total of $4.7 million in interest-free capital from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada is going to two firms out of Richmond. Ideon Technologies is slated to receive $2.7 million in funding to commercialize their subsurface intelligence system, […]
Canadian Software Company Reveals Plans to Fill 80 Positions Over Next Year
Earlier this year, the perennially profitable Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The […]
Already Feeling Underpaid, Canadian Professionals are Worried About Their Financial Future
As the cost of living continues to rise in Canada, money talks louder than before: salary is once again the number one priority for talent across the nation, finds a new report. An alarming 92% of professionals in Canada are concerned about inflation outpacing salary growth, with a majority already feeling underpaid, according to data […]
Government Investment in Giatec to Forge 160 Canadian Cleantech Positions
The federal government says it is committed to a “carbon-neutral future” as the nation tilts toward the target of a “net-zero economy” by 2050. One recent expression of this commitment is a $17.5 million investment into Giatec Scientific through Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund. The sizeable expenditure aims to support a $66M project from Giatec: sensor […]
Canadian Startup Aims to Make Hybrid Work Appealing for Both Talent and Employers
A Canadian technology platform is helping tackle the issue of burnout among talent. Vancouver’s Workforce Wellness claims to have built the “first solution which addresses burnout in a holistic and comprehensive way, leveraging the latest in research, AI, big data and predictive analytics.” The tech-empowered platform targets burnout at both the employee and organizational level, […]
SEGULA ‘Intensifies Footprint’ in Canada with New Office, Aim to Create 150 Jobs
A global engineering group this week announced the opening of a new office in Toronto. The facility marks the second office in Canada for France-born SEGULA Technologies, building on an office in Boucheville, Quebec. It is the organization’s sixth office in North America. The new office in Ontario is part of the SEGULA’s strategy to […]
Why Challenger Bank KOHO Doesn’t Plan to Return to the Office – Ever
After raising substantial financing in 2022, things went south for Koho. That year, Koho was recognized by Team True North, representing fintechs as one of Canada’s most promising growth companies. But 2023 saw layoffs and a lack of profitability. Resilience has been a crucial component of any company that has endured the global market turbulence of the past […]
Toronto’s Humi Launches Innovation Partner Program to Support Small Business Growth Across Canada
Toronto-based Humi, a leading employment platform for Canadian businesses, has launched an Innovation Partner Program to help small businesses scale and drive innovation across the country. The program is aimed at accelerators, incubators, and ecosystem hubs, offering their members a year of free access to Humi’s employment platform. Early partners in the program include DMZ, […]