Vancouver-based Bench Accounting, North America’s largest bookkeeping service for small businesses, has abruptly ceased operations, laying off approximately 450 employees in a sudden move that has left customers and workers in shock. The company announced its closure through a “Notice of Service Closure” on its website. “We regret to inform you that as of December […]
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Carbon Upcycling Innovates Decarbonization and Seeks Project Engineer
Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling is at the forefront of circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, and mining. In 2023, the company secured a $34 million Series A funding round co-led by BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, facilitating the deployment of multiple commercial projects, including two integrated directly at cement plants. The company’s […]
$1 Billion ARR in Sight: Clio Primed for Massive Growth With New Toronto Office
At the tail end of a very busy, very strong year, Clio is bucking ‘work-from-home’ tech trends by officially opening the doors to its largest office yet. Last month, the Vancouver-based legal tech giant moved into its biggest space to date at 16 York Street in Toronto, a 28,000 square foot HQ with room for […]
These Companies Want to Expand Their Canadian Tech Talent Forces in 2025
Former federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland abandoning her post as Canada unveiled its annual Economic Outlook was the latest signal—loud and clear!—that our country’s economy is not in an exceptionally strong position. As the dollar tanks and incoming U.S. President Donald Trump challenges Canadian leadership, there are reasons to be concerned about the state of […]
For Better or Worse, These are the Top Trends Impacting Canadian Tech Talent
The year 2024 was one of slow recovery for the Canadian tech talent market, as companies started growing and hiring again following an icy stretch of worldwide layoffs through 2022 and 2023. While the worst of things appear to be in the rearview mirror, many aspects of the market remain turbulent, both in Canada and […]
HiringBranch Raises Capital to ‘Unlock Power of Soft Skills in Workforce’ with AI
Soft skills may have their chance to shine as emerging platforms seek to eliminate bias—and perhaps even interviews—from the hiring process. Montreal’s HiringBranch revealed this week that it has raised $5 million in Series A capital to do just that. The funding round was powered by Crédit Mutuel Equity with participation from Export Development Canada […]
Exciting Career Opportunities in Fintech and Biotechnology
Canada’s technology sector is a significant economic driver, contributing 5.7% to the national GDP in 2023. The fintech industry, in particular, has seen remarkable growth, with investments reaching approximately CA$9.4 billion in 2021. Similarly, the biotechnology sector employs over 200,000 people and continues to expand, supported by substantial national and global investments. These developments underscore […]
Employing 8,000 in Tech, Amazon Aims to Upskill Even More Canadian Workers
Amazon this month released its year-end report for the Canadian market. The 2024 report, “How Amazon is Investing in Canada,” shows that Amazon now employs more than 46,000 people across Canada. That figure includes over 8,000 technology roles, which are spread primarily across Amazon’s two Canadian tech hubs—Vancouver and Toronto—as well as a smattering at […]
Tipalti Hunts Local Talent as Firm Makes ‘Significant Investments’ in Canada
Tipalti is doubling down in Canada. The California-born finance automation company has officially registered as a money services business with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, the country’s financial intelligence and anti-money laundering unit. Tipalti is no stranger to Canada. The fintech opened an office in Vancouver back in 2020 and followed that up with […]
IT Talent Trends 2025: Advice for Job Seekers in a Changing Landscape
With nearly 89% of IT structures undergoing redesign in 2025, the future of IT jobs and workforce dynamics is set for dramatic change. For job seekers, this presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. According to Info-Tech’s latest report, staying competitive in this rapidly evolving field requires adaptability, reskilling, and an understanding of emerging […]