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

Calgary’s CruxOCM, a pioneer in autonomous operations control management software for the energy sector, recently received a significant investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta. “We are excited to receive this investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta, which will propel our efforts to innovate and catalyze positive change within the energy sector,” remarked Adam Marsden, Chief Revenue Officer at CruxOCM. The […] The post Major Investment in Canadian Cleantech Innovation to Create Hundreds of Jobs appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Major Investment in Canadian Cleantech ..read more

Many immigrants with strong qualifications struggle to enter Canada’s tech industry due to a lack of local experience in software development. BlueWave Labs aims to overcome this challenge by providing these skilled software developers with the opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent jobs through practical experience. At BlueWave Labs, volunteers seeking Canadian work experience […] The post BlueWave Labs Aims to Simplify the Process of Gaining Canadian Experience appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. BlueWave Labs Aims to Simplify the Process of Gaining Canadian Experience was f ..read more

The Quantum Algorithms Institute, in collaboration with some of Canada’s leading quantum organizations, has announced the launch of the Quantum Careers Initiative, a pioneering platform aimed at providing inclusive resources for individuals aspiring to enter the burgeoning field of quantum technology. The Quantum Careers Initiative (QCI) promises to serve as a comprehensive hub, equipping enthusiasts […] The post Quantum Careers Initiative to Foster Inclusive Pathways into Quantum Industry appeared first on Tech Talent Canada. Quantum Careers Initiative to Foster Inclusive Pathways into Quantu ..read more