Artificial intelligence is no longer just changing how Canadians work. It is beginning to shape how they think about their long-term careers. A new study from Toronto-based Borderless AI found that 46 per cent of employed Canadians say AI has had an impact on their long-term career growth, as workers increasingly look to build skills […]
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What Does the Tech Workforce of the Future Look Like? Insights From TD TechCon 2026
With AI evolving at lightning speed, a hot topic at TD TechCon 2026 was envisioning the future, especially when it comes to technology and talent development. It’s something that participants of a panel entitled “The Tech Workforce of 2030” considered, along with TD executives and attendees throughout the conference. Here’s what they’re considering when it […]
Top Tech Talent Trends in Canada for Spring 2026
As Canada’s job market enters a cooler period, data suggests that career growth opportunities are increasingly concentrated in a small group of employers. Meanwhile, “AI is upending everything from how people land jobs to how companies evaluate and hire talent,” according to LinkedIn, which compiled the data for its annual list of top companies. That’s […]
Career Growth Concentrating Around Major Employers, LinkedIn Data Finds
As Canada’s job market enters a cooler period, data from LinkedIn suggests that career growth opportunities are increasingly concentrated in a small group of employers. This group—comprised primarily of banks and enterprise technology firms—dominates the 2026 edition of LinkedIn’s Top Companies. “It’s becoming harder to find and keep a job with global hiring below pre-pandemic […]
Successful AI Adoption Strategy Invests in Talent as Much as Tech, Study Finds
Organizations recognize that skilled talent will drive AI success—but then fall short of investing in people strategies. This is the key finding of Aon’s inaugural Human Capital Trends Study, which discovered that nearly 90% of employers agree AI will require their workforce to develop new skills. Yet, despite more than 70% of organizations deploying or […]
Canada Supports Nationwide Skilling of Youth for ‘Jobs of Tomorrow’ with $24M
The government of Canada this month unveiled nearly $24 million in federal funding through 2028 toward equipping tomorrow’s talent with technology-forward skills. Mélanie Joly, who serves as Minister of Industry, recently announced a call for proposals under the Digital Skills for Youth program. “Technology continues to evolve in ways we might never have imagined,” says […]
Skills Gaps Persist in Canada as AI Tech Adoption Outpaces Training at Work
A majority of professionals in Canada feel that they have been handed artificial intelligence tools to utilize in their workplace without sufficient training, a new survey finds. As skill gaps persist across the country, newly released data from recruitment firm Express Employment Professionals and The Harris Poll shows that 79% of Canadian job seekers expect […]
Visier Upgrades Workforce Intelligence Platform with More AI-Powered Tools
Visier has overhauled its AI-powered Workforce Intelligence solution with a slew of new features. The Vancouver-born workforce empowerment firm believes that the real unlock for successful enterprises is when they can confidently and directly connect their talent to positive business outcomes. “Whether the ideal financial outcome is driven by operational efficiency, deep customer retention and […]
Hybrid Working Delivers an Advantage as Top Tech Talent Favours Flexibility
A recent study of Canadian business leaders reveals an intensifying competition for top tech talent. Research from International Workplace Group found that 70% of business leaders admit attracting and retaining top tech talent is more competitive now than ever before. IWG, whose brands include Regus and Spaces, found that 57% of Canadian business leaders report […]
IWIL Ignite Launches in Canada to Upskill Talent for an AI-First Economy
IWIL Ignite announced this week that it is expanding into the Canadian market. IWIL is a global digital literacy and AI incubation organization “committed to bridging the gap between today’s skills and tomorrow’s opportunities.” The organization operates the Centre for Global Digital Literacy and AI Incubation, which aims to combine “AI upskilling and consultancy services […]