The University of British Columbia is adding nearly 800 new spaces for its technology-related programs, the post-secondary institution announced this month. The significant expansion of UBC’s tech talent pipeline is partially powered by funding from the B.C. government. A grand total of $23 million was promised by the government, which will contribute to the addition of […]
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Shifting Culture and a Dry Supply: Three Tech Talent Trends to Watch in 2024
Technology is evolving at a rapid rate, with disruptive innovations like A.I. upending how companies do business. Given change as a constant in tech, talent has also experienced turbulence: work environments have pin-balled from fully in-office to fully at-home, settling everywhere in between. Moreover, yesterday’s skills are not the same as tomorrow’s. Heading into 2024, […]
Autonomous Driving Company Wayve Establishes New Office in Vancouver to Expand AI Research
London, UK based autonomous driving technology company Wayve announced today that it is expanding its international presence with a new office in Vancouver. The Canadian expansion signifies a key moment in Wayve’s growth as a global AI leader and underpins its commitment to expanding its research and development operations. With Vancouver boasting the highest technology […]
Major Investment in Canadian Cleantech Innovation to Create Hundreds of Jobs
Calgary’s CruxOCM, a pioneer in autonomous operations control management software for the energy sector, recently received a significant investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta. “We are excited to receive this investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta, which will propel our efforts to innovate and catalyze positive change within the energy sector,” remarked Adam Marsden, Chief Revenue Officer at CruxOCM. The […]
BlueWave Labs Aims to Simplify the Process of Gaining Canadian Experience
Many immigrants with strong qualifications struggle to enter Canada’s tech industry due to a lack of local experience in software development. BlueWave Labs aims to overcome this challenge by providing these skilled software developers with the opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent jobs through practical experience. At BlueWave Labs, volunteers seeking Canadian work experience […]
Quantum Careers Initiative to Foster Inclusive Pathways into Quantum Industry
The Quantum Algorithms Institute, in collaboration with some of Canada’s leading quantum organizations, has announced the launch of the Quantum Careers Initiative, a pioneering platform aimed at providing inclusive resources for individuals aspiring to enter the burgeoning field of quantum technology. The Quantum Careers Initiative (QCI) promises to serve as a comprehensive hub, equipping enthusiasts […]
Negotiating Compensation and Driving Gender Equity in Tech
How do we drive equal pay and equal representation of women in tech? The Thoughtful Co. is coming at it from two angles: they help women negotiate their compensation, and they help employers build more inclusive workplaces that foster equitable promotion and compensation decisions. You may have heard of The Thoughtful Co. before. In just […]
With 200 Full-Time Locals, Coinbase Continues to Bolster Canadian Presence
Following up Coinbase’s formal launch into Canada last year, the U.S. crypto titan announced this week that it has been registered as a Restricted Dealer by the Canadian Securities Administrators, making it the first international cryptocurrency exchange to be registered in Canada—and also the largest one in country, according to a statement from the firm. “This is […]
Leadership on Alert as Gen Z Displays New Expectations of Corporate World
A majority of Canadian employees want to be able to have “tough conversations” at work, but most don’t feel safe enough communicating heavy content to their managers. This finding hails from “Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable at Work,” a new report from Achievers Workforce Institute. As the Boomer and X generations leave the workforce, replacing […]
Cybersecurity Program Returns, at Reduced Cost, to Address Talent Gap
Regular readers of TechTalent.ca are well aware in 2024 that the beautiful nation of Canada is grappling with an ugly dearth of cybersecurity, and consumers and businesses have both been paying tolls as a result. Total employment in Canada’s cybersecurity sector rose more than 12% last year, a report from Upskill Canada and Deloitte found, […]