For the latest evidence that artificial intelligence is poised to substantially alter the tech talent ecosystem moving forward, look no further than a recent memo from Tobi Lütke. Lütke needs no introduction, but here’s one anyway: he’s the cofounder and chief executive officer of Ottawa-based Shopify, an e-commerce pioneer and the second largest company in […]
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Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke Praises Waterloo Co-op Talent in Fireside Chat
Shopify CEO and co-founder Tobias Lütke highlighted the exceptional talent coming out of the University of Waterloo during a recent fireside chat hosted by the university’s Faculty of Engineering. Speaking with University of Waterloo President and Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel, Lütke said Shopify hires approximately 40 per cent of its interns from Waterloo, citing the university’s […]
These Companies Want to Expand Their Canadian Tech Talent Forces in 2025
Former federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland abandoning her post as Canada unveiled its annual Economic Outlook was the latest signal—loud and clear!—that our country’s economy is not in an exceptionally strong position. As the dollar tanks and incoming U.S. President Donald Trump challenges Canadian leadership, there are reasons to be concerned about the state of […]
Shopify to Hire 1,000 Engineering Interns for 2025, Applications Open
Shopify is hiring 1,000 engineering interns in 2025. Shopify’s VP & Head of Engineering Farhan Thawar made the announcement on Twitter, suggesting that “AI centaurs” should consider the opportunity. Shopify Engineering Internships are 4-months long and require interns to be in Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal. According to Shopify, Engineering Internships that are open to everyone. […]
Politics are Hindering the Growth and Success of Tech and Talent in Canada
Technology entrepreneurs across Canada continue to stomp their feet over this year’s federal budget, which has been criticized at length for unduly stifling innovation—at a time, no less, when Canada is already grappling with severe brain drain and other crippling concerns. Big names, such as the leaders behind Canadian tech titan Shopify, have been decidedly […]
Layoffs Continue in 2023 as Tech Firms Grapple with New Reality
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 tip of the iceberg. In this new market, tech talent is […]
No Slacking! Shopify Looks to Remove ‘Bloated, Noisy, Distracting’ Elements of Workplace
Ottawa-based e-commerce pioneer Shopify has a storied past—one primarily of success and innovation in Canada. After going public, Shopify’s stock price knew only one direction for years: up. Until the start of last year, the company seemed invincible. Then the global post-Pandemic unravelling began, and many such invincible firms revealed chinks in their armour. Laying […]
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 […]
With Many Roles to Fill, Steadily Growing Linus Media Group Joins Virtual Job Fair
YouTube was a different sort of platform, operating on a different kind of internet, back when Linus Sebastian launched his first channel in 2007. The content creator’s success through Linus Tech Tips has transcended shifts in social media and other technologies. The friendly and helpful persona of Linus himself—and more recently, a growing team of […]
Flex Comp: ‘Flexible’ Means More Than Just Remote, Shopify Shows
For employers hoping to entice top tech talent in Canada, salary is no longer king. Today, workforce expectations have shifted since pre-Pandemic. Results earlier this year revealed that, in the bid for talent, high salaries are not enough to mitigate frustrating work, as 71% said they would never take a job that is frustrating or unrewarding—even […]