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 […]
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For Better or Worse, These are the Top Trends Impacting Canadian Tech Talent
The year 2024 was one of slow recovery for the Canadian tech talent market, as companies started growing and hiring again following an icy stretch of worldwide layoffs through 2022 and 2023. While the worst of things appear to be in the rearview mirror, many aspects of the market remain turbulent, both in Canada and […]
Wealthsimple Expands Hiring in Alberta: Plans to Triple Workforce by 2025
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has announced a major hiring expansion in Alberta, tapping into the province’s deep pool of talent as it continues its rapid growth. The fintech giant, which has already doubled its Alberta workforce in the past year, plans to triple the number of full-time employees in the region by the end of 2025. This […]
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 […]
7 Options for Skilled Foreign Workers Recently Laid Off in Canada
Several tech-driven firms in Canada recently laid off a sizeable percentage of their workforce. These deep staff cuts may have affected many skilled foreign workers, both tech and non-tech, who had their work permit status in Canada tied to their employers. The situation with foreign workers is more peculiar compared to those who are Canadian […]
Tech Talent Canada Roundup: How to Get Hired in July
Recent months have been marked by economic downturn. Venture capitalists have warned of dark waters ahead for startups, while shining Canadian unicorns like Wealthsimple and Hootsuite have been forced to stall their growth plans or even trim some fat. And yet the technology sector is one of tremendous resilience. Tech is known for its ability […]
LinkedIn’s 15 Startups Where Canadians Want To Work
Over the past year and a half, professionals across Canada have been pushed to reevaluate the way they live and work in the wake of the pandemic. With economic recovery starting to happen at different paces across industries, many professionals are looking for something new, asking themselves: “What’s next?” Startups are a natural place to […]
10 Companies In Toronto That Tech Talent Want To Work For
What motivates candidates to take that recruiter call and leave their current role? Today’s most successful companies are the ones that realize their people are their most important asset, and that attracting great talent requires a strong employer brand. A company with a poor reputation could be building the most innovative product, exceed their earnings […]
LinkedIn’s Top Tech Startups of 2019
The 2019 LinkedIn Top Startups list reveals the 25 hottest companies where Canadians want to work now. With the 2nd annual Top Startups ranking, LinkedIn uncovers the breakout companies commanding professionals’ attention today: the ones that are growing massively, scrambling industries, shifting talent flows around the world and, often, altering how we work and live. […]