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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,” […]
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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 […]
Interested In Working For Amazon In Toronto? Check Out HackTO
Interesting in working for a company like Amazon in Toronto? Hackathons International alongside Amazon will be hosting #HackTO at the Amazon offices in Toronto from September 8th-11th. The hybrid hackathon will be challenging participants to design, develop, deploy and demonstrate their ideas around diversity in and around the workplace. #HackTO will be set to enhance […]
As ‘Micro-Credentials’ Gain Steam, Amazon Launches Free Programs for Learning, Up-Skilling
Amazon Web Services is expanding its business of up-skilling. Beginning last year, AWS launched cloud skills training content through the Skill Builder. More recently it has launched a subscription version of AWS Skill Builder for those taking their cloud skills seriously, or businesses looking to bolster their team’s ability. The company has long invested in […]
Who Are BC’s Top Employers In Tech?
The pandemic has made employees more aware of that their most precious resource is time – and employers in British Columbia are responding with innovative programs and workplace models that help employees make the most of their time. The best of these initiatives were recognized today as this year’s BC’s Top Employers was announced by […]
Amazon Web Services Comes To Calgary, Will Create 5,000 New Jobs
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced today that they plan to open an infrastructure Region in Alberta in late 2023/early 2024. The new AWS Canada West (Calgary) Region will consist of three Availability Zones (AZs) at launch and join the existing AWS Canada (Central) Region in Montreal, which also consists of three Availability Zones. Globally, AWS has […]
Amazon Future Engineer Awards First University Scholarships to Canadian Students
Amazon today announced the first recipients of the Amazon Future Engineer Canada university scholarship program. Ten graduating high school students from across the country will each receive $30,000 to help cover university tuition over four years. They will also have the opportunity to complete a paid summer internship at one of Amazon’s Canadian Tech Hubs. […]
Invest Vancouver Launches Cloud Workforce Training Initiative With AWS
Invest Vancouver has announced a new high tech workforce development initiative in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to prepare thousands of B.C. residents for well-paying jobs in the region’s growing tech sector. Metro Vancouver will be the first region in Canada to introduce the regional training initiative that is based on a successful AWS […]
Exploring Your Career Options? Amazon Wants You To Mark September 15th On Your Calendar
Amazon is hosting its first Career Day in Canada on Wednesday, September 15th from 12:00pm to 2:30pm EDT. The online event promises to give job seekers an inside look at the corporate, technology and operations network positions currently open across the country, with a variety of panel sessions, keynote addresses and fireside chats. Anyone can register […]