London Drugs stores remained closed across Western Canada this week after the B.C. retailer revealed it was contending with a “cybersecurity incident.” London Drugs is “currently working with leading third-party cybersecurity experts to bring our operations back online in a safe and secure manner,” according to a Tuesday statement from the company, which failed to […] The post London Drugs Offers Latest Example of Canada’s Cybersecurity Talent Dearth appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. London Drugs Offers Latest Example of Canada’s Cybersecurity Talent Dearth was first posted on May 1, 2024 ..read more

Every technology company in the world, it seems, is either making AI or using it. Small surprise then that employers are willing to pay a premium to hire talent with AI skills, according to a study from Access Partnership and Amazon Web Services. Global firms are actively seeking out AI talent hotspots to mine for […] The post Google Launches Free Online Courses to Equip Canadians with Latest A.I. Skills appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Google Launches Free Online Courses to Equip Canadians with Latest A.I. Skills was first posted on April 26, 2024 at 12:44 pm. ©2022 "Tech Talent Canada ..read more

Canada’s fastest-growing ticketing company has unveiled a spectacular office facility that rivals the innovation hubs of the largest tech giants. Showpass has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a University of Calgary graduate’s basement. Today, with over 100 dedicated team members, the new 30,000-square-foot HQ in Calgary was imperative to meet the demands […] The post Showpass Unveils 30,000-Square-Foot Tech Hub in Calgary appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Showpass Unveils 30,000-Square-Foot Tech Hub in Calgary was first posted on April 25, 2024 at 10:06 am. ©2022 "Tech T ..read more

Companies demanding that tomorrow’s tech talent work in the office a majority of the time should expect to pay a premium for the privilege, suggests data from a recent survey conducted by workspace solutions firm IWG. According to the IWG survey, 95% of Gen Z employees would anticipate some form of salary increase should they […] The post As Hybrid Remains Favourite, Tech Talent Expects Premium for Office Work appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. As Hybrid Remains Favourite, Tech Talent Expects Premium for Office Work was first posted on April 22, 2024 at 10:49 am. ©2022 "Tech Talent Canada ..read more

Canada is clinging to a nationwide cybersecurity dearth, with one in six roles sitting unfilled—to the tune of 25,000 total empty positions. Meanwhile, the global cybersecurity industry is expected to grow to US$270 billion in 2026—up from $170B in 2020—according to data from CBRE’s “Cybersecurity: Global Talent Spotlight.” This will require a “corresponding increase in […] The post Silicon Valley Giant Fortinet Launches Free Cybersecurity Education in Canada appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Silicon Valley Giant Fortinet Launches Free Cybersecurity Education in Canada was first posted on ..read more

A San Francisco technology titan has big plans for the 6ix. In North America, Pinterest boasts eight offices—but only one in Canada. Pinterest’s Toronto office is an important one, however, as the company seeks to fill it full of A.I. and machine learning talent to power its next generation of products and services. “You’ve got […] The post Amid Hiring Push for AI Skills, Pinterest Taps Top-Tier Tech Talent in Toronto appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Amid Hiring Push for AI Skills, Pinterest Taps Top-Tier Tech Talent in Toronto was first posted on April 17, 2024 at 5:00 am. ©2022 "Tech Ta ..read more

Toronto Global sat down with Qaiser Habib, Head of Engineering, and Shannon Katschilo, Country Manager at Snowflake to talk about Canadian talent and growth since opening the Toronto headquarters in 2023.  Snowflake enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake’s Data Cloud.  Customers use the Data Cloud to unite siloed data, discover and securely […] The post Snowflake Makes The Cloud Better with Canada’s Tech Talent  appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Snowflake Makes The Cloud Better with Canada’s Tech Talent  was first posted on April 16, 2024 at 5 ..read more

The University of British Columbia is adding nearly 800 new spaces for its technology-related programs, the post-secondary institution announced this month. The significant expansion of UBC’s tech talent pipeline is partially powered by funding from the B.C. government. A grand total of $23 million was promised by the government, which will contribute to the addition of […] The post UBC to Bolster Canada’s Tech Talent Pipeline with 800 New Student Spaces appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. UBC to Bolster Canada’s Tech Talent Pipeline with 800 New Student Spaces was first posted on April ..read more

Technology is evolving at a rapid rate, with disruptive innovations like A.I. upending how companies do business. Given change as a constant in tech, talent has also experienced turbulence: work environments have pin-balled from fully in-office to fully at-home, settling everywhere in between. Moreover, yesterday’s skills are not the same as tomorrow’s. Heading into 2024, […] The post Shifting Culture and a Dry Supply: Three Tech Talent Trends to Watch in 2024 appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Shifting Culture and a Dry Supply: Three Tech Talent Trends to Watch in 2024 was first posted on ..read more

London, UK based autonomous driving technology company Wayve announced today that it is expanding its international presence with a new office in Vancouver. The Canadian expansion signifies a key moment in Wayve’s growth as a global AI leader and underpins its commitment to expanding its research and development operations. With Vancouver boasting the highest technology […] The post Autonomous Driving Company Wayve Establishes New Office in Vancouver to Expand AI Research appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Autonomous Driving Company Wayve Establishes New Office in Vancouver to Expand AI Res ..read more