A global professional services firm this month identified four worldwide “megatrends” that are intertwining to impact trajectories such as tech and talent in Canada. Aon’s Client Trends 2025 report identifies Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce as the four major forces “driving complexity, volatility and uncertainty for business and society.” “The megatrends of Trade, Technology, Weather […]
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Axibo Hiring as It Launches New Humanoid Robotics Division Following $12M Raise
Axibo, a fast-growing robotics company based in Waterloo, is on a hiring spree as it launches a bold new division focused on humanoid robotics—fuelled by a just-announced $12 million funding round. The company is actively recruiting engineers and AI specialists to help develop its first humanoid robot prototype, expected to debut in early 2026. Axibo’s […]
Ontario Invests $750 Million to Boost STEM Education and Workforce Readiness
In a historic move to safeguard and grow Ontario’s skilled workforce, the provincial government is investing $750 million into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at publicly funded colleges and universities. The investment aims to create up to 20,500 additional student seats annually, ensuring Ontario remains a top destination for innovation, business investment, and […]
Already Influencing How We Work and Hire, A.I. ‘Will Only Grow in Importance’
For the latest evidence that artificial intelligence is poised to substantially alter the tech talent ecosystem moving forward, look no further than a recent memo from Tobi Lütke. Lütke needs no introduction, but here’s one anyway: he’s the cofounder and chief executive officer of Ottawa-based Shopify, an e-commerce pioneer and the second largest company in […]
The 25 Best Companies to Advance Your Career in Canada According to LinkedIn
LinkedIn this week revealed its latest Top Companies list for Canada. The online networking platform’s annual ranking spotlights 25 workplaces across the country that are hiring and investing in employees for long-term career growth. “As jobseekers strive to stay ahead, it’s no longer just about finding a job,” posits LinkedIn. “It will be increasingly important […]
Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke Praises Waterloo Co-op Talent in Fireside Chat
Shopify CEO and co-founder Tobias Lütke highlighted the exceptional talent coming out of the University of Waterloo during a recent fireside chat hosted by the university’s Faculty of Engineering. Speaking with University of Waterloo President and Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel, Lütke said Shopify hires approximately 40 per cent of its interns from Waterloo, citing the university’s […]
Great Place to Work Reveals This Year’s Top Performing Cultures Across Canada
Since the late 1980’s, Great Place to Work has identified the best places to work. The firm’s mission is to improve society by helping companies transform workplace environments, as well as provide benchmarks, frameworks, and expertise for creating and maintaining exceptional cultures. In a unique twist, winners are chosen exclusively based on employee input. The […]
Canada’s Job Market Heats Up for 2025 as Half of Professionals Eye New Roles
Canada’s job market is bracing for a flurry of hiring activity in 2025, with every hiring manager surveyed planning to recruit in the next six months, according to new research released by global talent services firm Morgan McKinley. But while companies are eager to grow their teams, they face mounting challenges in attracting and retaining […]
TD TechCon Shows How Culture, Collaboration, and Talent Drive Innovation
As TD TechCon 2025 wrapped up, it became clear from my perspective as an attendee, that the conference wasn’t just about TD—it offered valuable lessons for the entire tech industry. The Bank recently hosted its third annual TD TechCon, an education conference designed for TD colleagues to expand their tech skills and knowledge. Techtalent.ca had […]
TELUS ‘Data Literacy’ Program Equips Talent with AI Knowledge and Soft Skills
One Canadian company found the spotlight in a new report from Business at OECD. Business at OECD, or BIAC, is the officially recognized institutional business stakeholder at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, founded in 1961 to stimulate global economic progress and trade. BIAC’s report, entitled “Boosting Productivity and Business Growth – the Role […]