The Quantum Algorithms Institute, in collaboration with some of Canada’s leading quantum organizations, has announced the launch of the Quantum Careers Initiative, a pioneering platform aimed at providing inclusive resources for individuals aspiring to enter the burgeoning field of quantum technology. The Quantum Careers Initiative (QCI) promises to serve as a comprehensive hub, equipping enthusiasts […]
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With 200 Full-Time Locals, Coinbase Continues to Bolster Canadian Presence
Following up Coinbase’s formal launch into Canada last year, the U.S. crypto titan announced this week that it has been registered as a Restricted Dealer by the Canadian Securities Administrators, making it the first international cryptocurrency exchange to be registered in Canada—and also the largest one in country, according to a statement from the firm. “This is […]
Leadership on Alert as Gen Z Displays New Expectations of Corporate World
A majority of Canadian employees want to be able to have “tough conversations” at work, but most don’t feel safe enough communicating heavy content to their managers. This finding hails from “Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable at Work,” a new report from Achievers Workforce Institute. As the Boomer and X generations leave the workforce, replacing […]
Cybersecurity Program Returns, at Reduced Cost, to Address Talent Gap
Regular readers of TechTalent.ca are well aware in 2024 that the beautiful nation of Canada is grappling with an ugly dearth of cybersecurity, and consumers and businesses have both been paying tolls as a result. Total employment in Canada’s cybersecurity sector rose more than 12% last year, a report from Upskill Canada and Deloitte found, […]
Empowering Your Career: Join the Women in Tech Sales Bootcamp This April
Are you considering a career in tech sales but don’t know where to start? Registration is open for the next cohort of the Women in Tech Sales Bootcamp, which runs from April 15th to 19th. Since 2019 the Women in Tech Sales Bootcamp has helped insert over 400 diverse, eager, and sales-ready talent into the Canadian […]
Cybersecurity Training Program Aims to ‘Harness Full Spectrum’ of Workforce
Cyberattacks are on the rise, in terms of frequency as well as in areas of “sophistication and maliciousness,” a report from KPMG found. And Canada has it worse than many other nations. Part of the problem is that the country is clinging to a nationwide cybersecurity dearth, with one in six roles sitting unfilled—to the tune of […]
In Canada, an Airport and Government Collaborate to Create Cleantech Jobs
A partnership between the Province of British Columbia and Vancouver International Airport is aimed at reducing pollution in aviation while promoting technological innovation and creating new jobs in the sector. “Vancouver’s airport is one of our province’s biggest employers and economic drivers of growth and revenue,” said Premier David Eby. “They’re also leaders in sustainability […]
Despite Canada’s Hiring Slowdown, Clio Grows Workforce by 15% to Reach 1,000
You would be hard pressed to find a Canadian in the legal-tech realm who has not heard of Clio. When Clio launched in 2008 at ABA TECHSHOW, no one could have predicted its significant impact on the legal industry. The Vancouver-based company has since grown into a global force in legal technology, with over 150,000 […]
PocketHealth Raises $45 Million and They’re Hiring in Toronto
Canadian Harsh Nayyar injured himself while working in Silicon Valley and received his medical imaging on a CD-ROM. Disillusioned that this could happen at the epicenter of technology, Harsh co-founded PocketHealth upon his return home to Toronto with the goal of making medical imaging and records accessible to patients. Eight years later, PocketHealth announced today […]
Democratizing Networking: Matthew Green’s Journey from Grad to Chasqui Founder
In September 2022, Matthew Green completed grad school armed with a degree in aerospace engineering. However, the post-graduate job search proved to be a formidable challenge. Like many of his peers, Green faced the frustration of applying for jobs online, only to receive minimal results. The vast pool of online applicants made it difficult to […]