The global youth unemployment rate is in the double digits and Canada is no exception. Out of Oakville, Geotab is in the business of connected vehicle and asset solutions, leveraging data analytics and AI to enhance fleet performance and safety while optimizing costs. The Canadian tech company is also hustling to build and maintain a […]
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These Companies You May Have Heard of Have Hiring Plans in Canada
Most professionals in Canada are concerned about inflation outpacing salary growth and a majority already feel underpaid, according to data from business consulting firm Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide, as many look for new roles with juicier salaries. Others are seeking a better lifestyle fit, a more aligned corporate culture, a more fulfilling role, just […]
Job Autopilot is Using A.I. to Help Canadian Tech Talent Land Work
Turbulence in Canada’s tech talent job market is high this year, and instability may linger as national and global economic uncertainties remain prevalent. Seeking to alleviate some of the friction found in today’s hiring market is Job Autopilot, which leverages artificial intelligence to help Canadians land work efficiently. Job Autopilot claims to outsmart employers’ robots with […]
$5M Annual Investment Set to Upskill 20,000 Digital Talent Workers in Canada
In January, the Government of Canada launched the GC Digital Talent Platform, which serves as a centralized hub for connecting internal and external individuals to a range of digital and tech roles. The Government this week affirmed that it is “committed to building digital talent.” Part of the way Canada intends to build tech talent […]
70% of SMBs in Canada Lack Sufficiently Skilled Cybersecurity Teams: Report
Cyberattacks are up 9% over the past year, spurring Canadian business leaders to rank cybersecurity as the top threat to growth, according to KPMG’s latest Private Enterprise survey. “The rapid escalation in both the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks has Canadian business leaders identifying it as the greatest threat to their company’s growth objectives,” says […]
Foresight Canada Launches Program to Upskill Engineers for Sustainable Manufacturing
Today, Foresight Canada unveiled the Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program (AME-UP), a new initiative aimed at equipping engineers with the specialized skills needed for sustainable manufacturing in Canada’s rapidly evolving advanced manufacturing sector. Funded by Upskill Canada, and supported by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada, the AME-UP program represents a significant step in […]
Revenue Agency Hacks Affirm Need for More Cybersecurity Talent in Canada
The Canada Revenue Agency paid out millions of dollars in false refunds to cyber scammers over multiple years, an investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate and Radio-Canada has revealed. From 2020 through 2023, “imposters used [H&R Block Canada’s] confidential credentials to get unauthorized access into hundreds of Canadians’ personal CRA accounts, change direct deposit information, […]
$13M Investment into Alberta Tech Scene Expected to Add 180 Jobs
Calgary is full of fast-growing upstarts and the federal government recently announced that it is supporting some of these Alberta companies through financial investment. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, this week unveiled $13 million in funding for eight local firms. “Calgary has become a hothouse for innovation, attracting talent and generating sustainable jobs,” […]
The Multigenerational Workplace: What Drives Job Satisfaction for Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers
In a first for modern times, four generations—baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and the first half of Generation Z—now coexist in the workplace. This multigenerational workforce poses a unique challenge for managers, as each generation brings distinct motivations and priorities to their professional lives. Toronto-based HR platform Humi has released fresh data shedding light on […]
Upskilling is Becoming a ‘Necessity for Career Progression’ in Canada: Survey
Today’s workers increasingly view upskilling as a vital resource, finds the 2024 Upskilling Sentiment Survey, with a majority of working Canadians believing it’s an important approach to advancing careers and not falling behind in an evolving workforce. Unsurprisingly, the youngest generation surveyed (Gen Z) was the most convinced of the value of upskilling. The annual […]