The University of Waterloo has partnered with Canadian venture capital firm True North Fund to help retain top student talent in Canada—an effort aimed at bolstering the country’s tech ecosystem and reducing brain drain to the U.S. Chris Albinson, co-founder of True North Fund and C100, says Canada has reached a pivotal moment. “For the […]
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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 […]
Techtalent.ca’s Most Read Articles of 2023
It’s fair to say 2023 was an improvement on 2022. The pandemic recovery dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. Not surprisingly, Techtalent.ca had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2023. As we look forward to an even […]
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 […]
University of Waterloo Recognized for World-Class Tech Talent Pipeline
In the world of computer science education there are institutions that stand above the rest for their exceptional programs and sought-after graduates. The QS University Rankings assesses schools worldwide, taking into account factors such as academic reputation and employer perception. And within this elite group of top 25 computer science universities, renowned names like Stanford, […]
How You Can Receive $5,000 Or More To Hire Young Tech Talent
If you’re looking to hire full-time interns or co-op students, you may be eligible to receive between $5,000 – $7,000 in wage subsidies from the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). SWPP gives employers the opportunity to access funding to hire students and provide quality experiential learning opportunities. How much do you receive? […]