For young people trying to break into technology, energy, or entrepreneurship, the first step may be simpler than landing the perfect job. Start something. That was one of the clearest messages from a panel at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2026 held recently in Calgary examining how young people can build careers along less conventional paths. The […]
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How AI is Reshaping Career Pathways for Future Cybersecurity Professionals
New research from Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst reveals how artificial intelligence is changing the work traditionally done by early-career cybersecurity professionals in Canada. Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, which operates out of Toronto Metropolitan University, examines the trend in its latest report, “Preserving Foundational Skills in AI-Enabled Early-Career Cybersecurity Work.” The Catalyst, funded by the Future Skills Centre […]
The AI Age Belongs to the Re-Learners
The artificial intelligence era may not eliminate the need for talented people, but it is rapidly changing what talent looks like. For economist and author Tyler Cowen, one trait is rising above many others: the willingness to keep learning — and then relearning again. Speaking at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2026 held in Calgary in early […]
Critical Thinking More Critical Than Ever as AI Spurs ‘Skills Erosion’ in Tech Talent
There may be a disconnect between the skills that human resource leaders believe are critical in the era of artificial intelligence and those which employees actually prioritize. A study from the IBM Institute for Business Value found that two-thirds of identify the ability to supervise, validate, and override AI outputs as the workforce’s most essential […]
Canada Rocket Company Plans 40 Skilled Jobs at New London Test Facility
Canada Rocket Company plans to create approximately 40 skilled jobs in London, Ontario over the next 18 months as it develops a $30-million rocket engine test facility. The aerospace company is also developing training and workforce partnerships with Western University and Fanshawe College to help students prepare for aerospace careers and strengthen the region’s engineering […]
How Organizations Can Optimize Their Workforce Mix to Navigate New Needs
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence technologies has widened skills gaps, leaving traditional workforce less effective at helping organizations meet evolving talent needs. In response, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company recently published “Optimize the Workforce Mix for Strategic Impact.” McLean & Company’s research offers a blueprint to help HR leaders move […]
Toronto’s Hardest-Working Startup? Inside the Culture at Borderless AI
There’s a company in downtown Toronto where the team comes into the office five days a week, engineers sit within shouting distance of customer support, and problems are solved while they are still fresh. There’s a good chance you have never heard of it. Borderless AI is a Toronto-based global employment and payroll technology company […]
Government to Support 10,000 Work Placements for Innovation and Adoption of AI
As artificial intelligence transforms how people learn and work, the federal government is aiming to “level the playing field on AI” by ensuring young Canadians have the skills and experience to succeed in an “AI-supported economy,” thereby building a domestic talent pipeline while helping businesses adopt and commercialize AI. Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital […]
As AI Tools Become Common at Work, Upskilling Remains Key Part of Success
When in comes to talent trends, the adoption of artificial intelligence “is no longer the story.” “Most organizations have moved beyond asking whether employees will use AI,” says KJ Burke. Burke is the Field CTO of Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW Canada, an end-to-end technology partner for organizations across business and government. The question now? “Whether […]
With Employers More ‘Deliberate’ About Investing in Talent, AI Skills Remain Hot
In 2026, Canadian tech talent salaries rose an average of 3.5%, according to data from TAP Network and Marsh. Sachi Kittur, the chief executive officer of TAP, doesn’t find this statistic very interesting. “The headline isn’t that salaries moved 3.5%,” Kittur insists. “The more interesting story is what is happening underneath that number.” AI-based skills […]