It is an interesting time to be at the intersection of tech and talent in Canada in 2023. Even by the already accelerated standards of the tech industry, the rate of change in recent years has been challenging to keep up with. The angles which change is coming from are varied, making it all the […]
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Amazon’s Impact on Tech and Talent in Canada Through 2023
Since 2010, Amazon has made direct investments of more than $40 billion into Canadian operations, from capital expenditures such as building out data infrastructure to operating expenditures, including wages for 45,000 full- and part-time employees throughout the country. This investment has resulted in Amazon contributing $33 billion to Canada’s GDP over the same time frame, […]
New Hub Will Support 9,000 Jobs in Canada as AWS Continues to Upskill
Building on a 2016 centre in Montreal, Amazon Web Services has launched its second major infrastructure hub in Canada. Based in Calgary, this second AWS centre represents Western Canada. “With the launch of the AWS Canada West (Calgary) Region, customers and partners across Canada now have additional infrastructure to deploy applications with greater resilience, availability, […]
Growing Demand for AI Skills in Canada Spurs Upskilling Initiatives
Hiring talent with skills around artificial intelligence is a priority for a strong majority of employers in Canada, data from a new study suggests. In fact, employers are willing to pay 25% more to hire talent with AI skills, according to the study, conducted by research firm Access Partnership on behalf of Amazon Web Services. […]
Amazon Future Engineer Awards University Scholarships to Canadian Students
Last week Amazon Canada announced the recipients of the third annual Amazon Future Engineer Canada university scholarship awards. Ten graduating high school students from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario will each receive $30,000 to help cover university tuition over four years, along with the opportunity to complete a paid summer internship at one of Amazon’s Canadian Tech […]
Canada Gains 30,000 Workers in Tech Amid Shifting Workplace, Economy
The Technology Councils of North America alongside Canada’s Tech Network this week released the results of an extensive workforce study conducted in May. The TECNA report details shifts in North American tech occupations. The study was formulated to delve deep into two primary aspects: the migration of tech talent and factors propelling the relocation or […]
The 25 Best Workplaces to Grow a Career in Canada According to LinkedIn
LinkedIn recently released an annual Top Companies list, which ranks the 25 best Canadian workplaces for knowledge economy career growth. The list is based on unique LinkedIn data that measures different elements of career progression, including how employees are advancing both within a company and when they leave, and how they are up-skilling while employed […]
Amazon Aims to Expand Innovation Hubs in Canada with More Tech Workers
As of the most significant employers in the country, including among tech roles, Amazon recently released a report on its impact throughout Canada. “Our 2022 Amazon Canada Impact Report illustrates how we use our scale, technology, resources, and passion to generate economic benefits and vitality—through our investments in local communities, sustainability initiatives, creative industries, and more,” […]
Amazon Demonstrates Disabilities Represent Diversity
In Canada, there are 645,00 Canadians with disabilities who can work in an inclusive labour market, but are not currently employed. Chances are, you know someone with a disability – but you may not realize it. Your morning coffee buddy or your team’s project lead could be living with a disability that they haven’t disclosed […]
Amazon To Hire 2,500 At New Technologically Advanced Robotics Facility in Ottawa
Today, Amazon Canada celebrated the opening of its newest and most advanced robotics facility, YOW3, in Ottawa’s Barrhaven neighbourhood. The only facility of its kind in Canada, and one of only five globally, YOW3 will create more than 2,500 jobs and offer an opportunity for employees to work alongside some of the company’s most cutting-edge […]