A new poll released by Embark, Canada’s education savings and planning company, reveals post-secondary students are finding it harder to simultaneously pay for and go to school – leaving them education rich, but cash poor. The new survey of Canadian students reveals the vast majority (82%) of students find the financial realities of a post-secondary […]
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Tenure Tackles Canada’s Workforce Output Challenges with Digital Solution
Many employees in Canada are unhappy or otherwise disengaged from their work, a negative situation which can drag companies down. But the notion of investing more into staff is gaining steam throughout the nation. A Canadian startup founded in Ontario last year is applying artificial intelligence technology with an aim toward improving workplace cultures and employee engagement. Using a […]
‘We Need to Invest More in Employees’: On Talent Development in Canada
A Canadian entrepreneur believes anyone can find fulfillment in work—as long as it aligns with their skills. This alignment is something employees are encouraged to seek out, but is also something that corporations can cultivate with better hiring and management practices, according to Caitlin MacGregor. She recently posited to MaRS Magazine that “there’s a realization […]
As Canada’s A.I. Talent War Heats Up, CIBC Begins Hiring for 200 Tech Roles
CIBC this week announced plans to hire more than 200 technology-related roles over the next 12 months. Specifically, the bank is seeking to fill roles in the areas of data and artificial intelligence. The emphasis aligns with CIBC’s new AI-focused strategy, which includes a strengthening of its relationship with the Vector Institute, a nonprofit corporation […]
IBM Report Highlights Rising Demand for Cybersecurity, A.I. Talent in Canada
Regular readers of TechTalent.ca already know that two of the most in-demand tech skills today are cybersecurity and AI. With regard to cybersecurity, the trend of Canada needing more professionals continues to be an issue, especially as Canadian brands continue to suffer from cyber assaults. To wit: IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report highlighted this week […]
AI Startup Cohere Secures $500 Million, Plans Workforce Expansion Despite Layoffs
Cohere, a Toronto-based AI startup, has successfully raised $500 million from prominent investors like Cisco, AMD, and Fujitsu. The funding round also saw contributions from Canadian pension investment manager PSP Investments and Canada’s export credit agency EDC, bringing Cohere’s valuation to an impressive $5.5 billion. Specializing in large language models for businesses, Cohere has attracted […]
Clio Secures Historic USD $900 Million Investment to Revolutionize Legal Tech Industry and Expand Workforce
Centaur Clio has landed the largest investment round in Canadian history and is actively hiring across all areas of its business including sales, marketing, product, and customer success. The global leader in legal tech has raised USD $900 million Series F round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) based on a USD $3 billion valuation. Clio will […]
This Summer’s Hot Tech Talent Trends Across Canada
This month marks another Canada Day—happy birthday, Canada! Still spry and youthful at age 157, the vast nation of Canada continues to see active change throughout the economy as rapid advancements in technology and other powerful forces impact the story arc of local talent. As a publication dedicated to covering the intersection of tech and […]
Check Point Enhances Academy to Help Close Canada’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Projections have estimated that, by 2040, 40% more cybersecurity professionals will be required to meet rising global demand. In Canada, cyber attacks are up as a nationwide inability to fulfill positions exasperates the issue. In response, global cybersecurity firm Check Point last year announced the expansion of its SecureAcademy Program in Canada to provide students with essential […]
Major Investment into Semiconductor Industry Spurs Hundreds of Skilled Jobs
The global semiconductor market is expected to expand from US$500 billion in 2020 to US$695 billion by 2025. Canada is seeking to position itself as a global supplier of semiconductors, which it considers crucial for security, economy, and technological progress. “Semiconductors are at the centre of Canadians’ daily lives and Canada’s economy,” says François-Philippe Champagne, […]