Tech leaders, thinkers and founders are calling for a more coordinated approach by universities and industry to prepare the tech workforce of the future, concludes University Canada West’s new report Fuelling B.C.’s Tech Talent Pipeline. With access to talent currently the biggest constraint facing B.C. tech companies, the report explored what companies had to say about how […]
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Eight Key Priorities HR leaders Should Implement In 2022
HIRE Technologies has released its inaugural Human Resources Industry Outlook for 2022, outlining eight key priorities HR leaders should implement to address the complex challenges talent management executives are facing. “The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the business world, and its influence will continue to impact companies well into the future,” said Simon Dealy, CEO of […]
The 20 Fastest-growing Job Titles In Canada
From digitization to hybrid offices, the workplace is changing at a rapid pace. Industries have been upended, while at the same time, many workers have left their jobs in search of something new. These shifts are leaving professionals wondering where the workplace is headed and what role they want to play in it. To provide […]
HR Tech Group to expand Nationally in 2022 with new name: Tech and People Network
Vancouver’s HR Tech Group is now Tech and People Network, or TAP Network for short. Eager to move away from the stale term human resources (HR), the association’s new name marks their 30th anniversary. TAP Network provides 750+ members across Canada with access to tech sector data, resources, industry experts and an inclusive peer community that is driving […]
Did We Help You Land A New Job? Tell Us To Enter To Win A $100 Gift Card
Since inception Tech Talent Canada has hosted 12 in-person and virtual job fairs, connecting over 15,000 candidates with 250+ fast growing Canadian companies. Did participating in one of our Job Fairs or browsing our Job Board help you land a new role? Or did you hire an employee as a result of participating in one […]
TalentMinded Hosts Virtual Women in Tech Sales Boot Camp
Are you considering a career in tech sales but don’t know where to start? Registration is open for the February 2022 Women in Tech Sales Bootcamp. Since 2019 the Women in Tech Sales Bootcamp has helped insert over 250 diverse, eager, and sales-ready talent into the Canadian Tech Ecosystem. During the week of bootcamp, […]
From The Oil Fields To The Dev Stack: Canada’s Energy Workers Are Making The Leap
In the last two years, an oversupplied global oil market and a demand shock from the COVID-19 pandemic hit an industry already in transition. The Keystone XL pipeline project was halted, a global price war erupted, sustainability concerns came into heightened focus and major names such as Cenovus, Husky Energy, Suncor and Imperial Oil all announced job cuts in Canada. So, how have workers in […]
New Data Reveals Product Manager As Top Role To Get Promoted From
Can the role a person holds influence their odds of getting a promotion? How about their industry or their address? It turns out all these factors can influence how likely Canadians are to be promoted, according to new data from LinkedIn’s latest Get Ahead Special Report. LinkedIn investigated internal promotion rates compared to the national average […]
AWS Global Digital Skills Study Shows Need for Tech Skills Training in Canada Is Greater Than Ever
Canada’s workforce needs 6.5 million people to learn digital skills immediately to meet employer demand, according to a new Global Digital Skills Survey [pdf] out today. The survey, conducted on behalf of Amazon Web Services (AWS), polled companies and workers in 12 countries including Canada to see if they’re prepared for the post-pandemic economy. AWS […]
New Data From Commit Demonstrates Salary Gap For Software Developers
Remote-first developer community Commit has released their 2021 State of Software Developer Careers in Canada Report. Conducted by Commit and Angus Reid Group, the report illustrates the key factors that influence software developers’ career decisions and the workplace benefits companies should prioritize when looking to hire and retain developers. The survey of 500+ Canadian software […]