A new year is upon us and with that comes new opportunity. Last year was an interesting one. With many salient factors at play, we saw abrupt layoffs follow aggressive hiring; a withering of capital after record-breaking investment levels; and Canadian tech talent halfway stuck in the driver’s seat. Despite the turbulence, many firms remain […]
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Reflecting on the State of Canadian Tech and Talent in 2022
As a new year fast approaches, much of the chaos and dust kicked up by the Covid-19 Pandemic is still shifting before settling. The once-consistent work environment is now a spectrum from all-office to all-remote across companies, impacting corporate culture and leaving entire downtown cores in a state of a flux. And that’s just the […]
Tech Job Postings Down as Companies Grapple with Volatile Conditions
Postings for Canadian tech roles are down in a big way, Indeed revealed this week. Tech roles on the job search company’s platform have dropped 32% since May, well ahead of a 9% drop across all sectors. “We’ve gone from really a market in full-out overdrive, where there are such plentiful opportunities for job seekers […]
Edmonton-based Energy Tech Startup IronSight Using Funds Raised To Build Out Its Talent
While we see parts of the tech industry struggle to respond to collapsing equity markets or raise money, energy tech startup IronSight is doubling down on its expansion and hiring plans. Edmonton-headquartered IronSight announced today the successful close of a raise led by ARC Financial to help the company recruit top talent from the tech sector as […]
One Way To Save Money On Software Engineering
Almost every week we are hearing of North American companies laying off Software Developers in an attempt to save on operating costs. Netflix, Coinbase, Robinhood, Snapchat and more have all shed engineering jobs. If the Canadian market is closer to your heart – Hootsuite, Unbounce, Thinkific and Shopify are among some of the biggest tech […]
Economic Uncertainty Causes ‘Career Cushioning’ in Canada, LinkedIn Observes
Statistics Canada data suggests that job vacancies are on the rise, with nearly a million unfilled positions as of August. Do we have enough talent in the pipeline? The last few months have also seen a number of Canadian firms laying off workers, even in hot regions like Vancouver, whose momentum is now in flux. […]
Tech in ‘State of Flux’ as Talent Growth Booms Amid Paradigm Shift to Hybrid Work
40% of organizations will offer a blend of virtual and physical work experiences by the end of 2023, predicts Gartner. Within tech companies hiring tech talent, that figure is already at 99%, according to Tech + People Network. “Hybrid work has changed the nature of our workplaces more than anything else since the invention of […]
NPower Canada Helps Job Seekers Prepare For Changing Tech Landscape
NPower Canada programs provide participants with free in-demand digital and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s largest employers. Through consultation with a wide range of employers, NPower Canada’s comprehensive curriculum ensures participants are equipped with the in-demand technical and professional skills most sought after by […]
7 Options for Skilled Foreign Workers Recently Laid Off in Canada
Several tech-driven firms in Canada recently laid off a sizeable percentage of their workforce. These deep staff cuts may have affected many skilled foreign workers, both tech and non-tech, who had their work permit status in Canada tied to their employers. The situation with foreign workers is more peculiar compared to those who are Canadian […]
Attention Employers: Here’s What Tech Talent Demands Most in 2022
We know that for many, spirits have been down recently—no wonder, with a market downturn resulting in significant layoffs in Canadian tech. Yet a recent report from recruiting platform Hired shows that job-seekers are “still in the driver’s seat,” even if it may not feel that way. “While it may appear power in the current […]