Every technology company in the world, it seems, is either making AI or using it. Small surprise then that employers are willing to pay a premium to hire talent with AI skills, according to a study from Access Partnership and Amazon Web Services. Global firms are actively seeking out AI talent hotspots to mine for […]
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Showpass Unveils 30,000-Square-Foot Tech Hub in Calgary
Canada’s fastest-growing ticketing company has unveiled a spectacular office facility that rivals the innovation hubs of the largest tech giants. Showpass has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a University of Calgary graduate’s basement. Today, with over 100 dedicated team members, the new 30,000-square-foot HQ in Calgary was imperative to meet the demands […]
As Hybrid Remains Favourite, Tech Talent Expects Premium for Office Work
Companies demanding that tomorrow’s tech talent work in the office a majority of the time should expect to pay a premium for the privilege, suggests data from a recent survey conducted by workspace solutions firm IWG. According to the IWG survey, 95% of Gen Z employees would anticipate some form of salary increase should they […]
Silicon Valley Giant Fortinet Launches Free Cybersecurity Education in Canada
Canada is clinging to a nationwide cybersecurity dearth, with one in six roles sitting unfilled—to the tune of 25,000 total empty positions. Meanwhile, the global cybersecurity industry is expected to grow to US$270 billion in 2026—up from $170B in 2020—according to data from CBRE’s “Cybersecurity: Global Talent Spotlight.” This will require a “corresponding increase in […]
Amid Hiring Push for AI Skills, Pinterest Taps Top-Tier Tech Talent in Toronto
A San Francisco technology titan has big plans for the 6ix. In North America, Pinterest boasts eight offices—but only one in Canada. Pinterest’s Toronto office is an important one, however, as the company seeks to fill it full of A.I. and machine learning talent to power its next generation of products and services. “You’ve got […]
UBC to Bolster Canada’s Tech Talent Pipeline with 800 New Student Spaces
The University of British Columbia is adding nearly 800 new spaces for its technology-related programs, the post-secondary institution announced this month. The significant expansion of UBC’s tech talent pipeline is partially powered by funding from the B.C. government. A grand total of $23 million was promised by the government, which will contribute to the addition of […]
Shifting Culture and a Dry Supply: Three Tech Talent Trends to Watch in 2024
Technology is evolving at a rapid rate, with disruptive innovations like A.I. upending how companies do business. Given change as a constant in tech, talent has also experienced turbulence: work environments have pin-balled from fully in-office to fully at-home, settling everywhere in between. Moreover, yesterday’s skills are not the same as tomorrow’s. Heading into 2024, […]
Autonomous Driving Company Wayve Establishes New Office in Vancouver to Expand AI Research
London, UK based autonomous driving technology company Wayve announced today that it is expanding its international presence with a new office in Vancouver. The Canadian expansion signifies a key moment in Wayve’s growth as a global AI leader and underpins its commitment to expanding its research and development operations. With Vancouver boasting the highest technology […]
Major Investment in Canadian Cleantech Innovation to Create Hundreds of Jobs
Calgary’s CruxOCM, a pioneer in autonomous operations control management software for the energy sector, recently received a significant investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta. “We are excited to receive this investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta, which will propel our efforts to innovate and catalyze positive change within the energy sector,” remarked Adam Marsden, Chief Revenue Officer at CruxOCM. The […]
BlueWave Labs Aims to Simplify the Process of Gaining Canadian Experience
Many immigrants with strong qualifications struggle to enter Canada’s tech industry due to a lack of local experience in software development. BlueWave Labs aims to overcome this challenge by providing these skilled software developers with the opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent jobs through practical experience. At BlueWave Labs, volunteers seeking Canadian work experience […]