A study released this month shows a widening gap between career skillsets and workforce training. The report, commissioned by InceptionU and conducted by RKI, suggests that Canadian companies risk losing top talent unless they elevate professional development beyond basic compliance and invest in building real capabilities. Canada as a country is currently seeking to grow […]
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Marvell Hiring Tech Talent in Canada as Part of $238M Multiyear Expansion Plan
A US-based technology firm is plotting a major expansion in Canada. Marvell Technology this month unveiled a five-year expansion plan for its Canadian workforce with intentions to bolster its team in Ontario to drive development of next-generation semiconductor solutions for AI data centre infrastructure. The Province is supporting the $238 million expansion strategy with a […]
Canada Invests in Nokia to Create Jobs, Upskill Workforce for AI, Quantum Tech
Canada’s federal government is collaborating on a research project with longstanding Finnish technology pioneer Nokia in a move that is expected to create several hundred jobs in the country. Nokia, which was founded in 1865 and today employs nearly 90,000 people worldwide, will conduct research around AI and quantum technologies at an innovation campus in […]
Gen Z Is Driving Canada’s Workplace AI Shift
A new study from International Workplace Group (IWG) shows that Gen Z is reshaping how Canadian teams use AI—helping older colleagues adopt new tools, speeding up hybrid collaboration, and accelerating career growth across the workforce. Based on a survey of more than 1,000 professionals, the data reveals that 75% of workers have tried AI tools, […]
Pivotal Growth Unveils New System to Fuel Future of Leadership Performance
A company based in Halifax is building a platform aimed at enhancing leadership performance in the modern age. Risks such as remote and hybrid work, distinct generational differences in work culture, and the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies stand among the disruptions impacting the effectiveness of traditional leadership models in Canada and beyond, according […]
Foresight Introduces Custom Upskilling Program to Prepare Canada’s Workforce for the Clean Economy
Foresight is rolling out a new employer-focused Upskilling Program designed to help Canadian companies strengthen their talent pipelines and equip workers with the skills needed for a fast-growing clean economy. Delivered on a recurring basis, the program offers customized training built around real industry needs—from sustainability and innovation to advanced technologies central to Canada’s net-zero […]
ECO Canada Launches Digital Academy to Help Upskill Environmental Talent
Canada’s Environmental Careers Organization has launched an online academy with an aim to upskill more talent. Established in the early 90’s, ECO Canada acts as a steward of the country’s environmental industry. Working alongside government, academia, and employers, the national organization is involved in championing a range of initiatives, from job creation and wage funding […]
Digitail Expands Canadian Hiring Following US$23 Million Series B
Veterinary software company Digitail is ramping up hiring in Canada after securing a USD $23 million Series B round led by Five Elms Capital, bringing its total funding to more than US$37 million. Founded in 2018, Digitail builds an AI-powered, cloud-based platform designed to streamline operations inside veterinary clinics, from patient intake and charting to […]
CoLab Software Raises $72M, Hiring for Scale
St. John’s-based CoLab Software has raised $98 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate its AI-driven transformation of engineering collaboration. CoLab’s flagship platform—EngineeringOS—helps hardware and manufacturing teams make faster, smarter decisions by combining AI with engineering workflows. Its first AI agent, AutoReview, already has more than 47,000 engineers on the waitlist, and clients include […]
Ontario Program Expands to Train Veterans for Tech Careers
Ontario’s tech sector is getting a boost in skilled talent thanks to the expansion of the Soldiers in Tech program, a veteran-focused initiative that connects military personnel and their families with in-demand careers in technology. The Roland Gossage Foundation, supported by the Ontario Skills Development Fund, announced new partnerships with WatSPEED at the University of […]