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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]