Joseph Fung, Donna Litt, and Derek Hall were crestfallen after observing one too many stories of “career stagnation, dissatisfaction, and hamster-wheel jobs.” When Covid became a global reality, the market began to shift, and the need for proper training became more than just a common issue—it became crucial for the survival of the industry, according […]
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Tacit Edge Aims to Diversify Tech Talent in Alberta and Beyond
Calgary-headquartered Tacit Edge is taking applications for the next cohort of its gender and race Equity, Diversity and Inclusion-based Product Management education programs. Founded by corporate veterans Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla, the tech-education startup is looking to shift the number of women and visible minorities graduating into Product Management and related roles with top companies throughout […]
Looking To Land A Tech Role, Check Out The Commons Tech Discovery Summit
If you’re looking to land your first or next role in tech, check out The Commons Tech Discovery Summit on December 3/4th. Over two days participants will get exposure to different business roles – like Chief of Staff, Strategy & Ops, Product and StratFin – directly from people who work in them. Participants will learn how […]
How CyberSci Creates and Connects Cyber Security Professionals in Canada
CyberSci runs a series of regional cyber challenge events in major cities across Canada each year. Canadian universities and colleges send up to two teams of four students to the designated venue in their region. These student teams are then presented with a realistic corporate network that forces them to think like an attacker to penetrate the […]
Venture for Canada Fellowship Turbocharges Post-Secondary Graduate Careers
Venture For Canada is reminding tomorrow’s entrepreneurs that applications for their Fellowship 2023 cohort are due Friday, November 4. “As a national charity, we’re on a mission to foster the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets of young Canadians,” the non-profit explains. “Our vision is a Canada where young people can equitably realize their entrepreneurial potential to […]
Why It’s Good to Be a Marketer in Alberta Tech—And How to Get There
Are you a marketer, aspiring marketer, or otherwise looking to land an exciting job in the Alberta technology scene? On October 19th OnRamp will host an event that shows why tech is the field to be working for —even as a marketer—and that Alberta may just be the place to do it in. After all, […]
Isempower Hosts National Virtual Career Fair for International Students
International student job search platform Isempower is hosting a national virtual career fair for international students & graduates across Canada on October 19th. The event is a unique opportunity for employers to meet with diverse talents nationwide in a hybrid and immersive experience while helping International students fill in the gap of a labour shortage […]
What Does The Data Say About The 4-Day Work Week?
ScaleHR has launched ScaleHR Talks, a virtual event series that focuses on top-of-mind challenges HR leaders in the technology industry face. Each ScaleHR Talks session will be rooted in research and data and provide participants with the opportunity to collaborate, network and strategize with one another. To kick the series off, ScaleHR has partnered with […]
Tapping Into The Data Behind Wellness in the Workplace
ScaleHR has launched ScaleHR Talks, a virtual event series that focuses on top-of-mind challenges HR leaders in the technology industry face. Each ScaleHR Talks session will be rooted in research and data and provide participants with the opportunity to collaborate, network and strategize with one another. To kick the series off, ScaleHR has partnered with […]
It Feels Like The Market For Tech Talent Has Cooled Off, But Has It?
ScaleHR has launched ScaleHR Talks, a virtual event that focuses on top-of-mind challenges HR leaders in the technology industry face. Each ScaleHR Talks session will be rooted in research and data and provide participants with the opportunity to collaborate, network and strategize with one another. To kick things off, ScaleHR is partnering with Vancouver-founded Tech […]