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A new online tool connecting skilled workers, employers, industry groups, educational institutions and government is tackling fears of a looming labour crisis that is expected to produce up to 500,000 vacant jobs across the country over the next decade. Launched on March 1, iCME.ca is the only national website of its kind, pairing candidate skill sets, education and practical experience with the specific needs of Canadian manufacturers and exporters. Read the rest of this entry »

In a labour market where a single open position can receive resumes from dozens, even hundreds of hopeful applicants, just getting to the interview stage is an accomplishment for many job seekers. But once one lands the elusive interview, what are the sure-fire ways to make the wrong impression? Read the rest of this entry »

In order for competitive businesses to succeed in today’s economic climate, staffing, recruitment and HR Service provider Randstad Canada encourages organizations to realize the full potential of employees, keep them productive and engaged in order to succeed in today’s economic climate. Read the rest of this entry »

At the Uniprix Stadium this morning, Bombardier, BMO Financial Group, Youth Fusion, Robotique FIRST Québec and Montreal Hooked on School, along with partners from the education community, launched the first Quebec Robotics Festival. Bringing together more than 5,000 people from 67 schools in Quebec, one in Ontario and four in the United States, this major event features high school and elementary students taking part in a series of significant technological challenges. The initiative aims to familiarize students with science and new technology, and inspire young Quebecers to stay in and succeed at school. Read the rest of this entry »

Maverick director Robert Rodriguez has teamed up with tech innovator AMD to launch the VISIONary Young Directors Contest. Aspiring film makers have the chance to win a trip to Austin City Limits (ACL) October 12-14, 2012 to meet Rodriguez in person, as well as cutting-edge film editing technology from HP to jump start their movie making careers. Read the rest of this entry »

According to a recent survey commissioned by DeVry Institute of Technology, seven in 10 Calgarians perceive a gender gap in the science, technology and engineering employment sectors. The same gap is also perceived in the post-secondary programs providing training for these careers. Read the rest of this entry »

Acceleware Ltd., a Calgary-based developer of high performance computing applications, today announced an expanded CUDA training schedule to meet the growing demand for expertise in GPU computing. The 2012 training schedule features a doubling of frequency and location over last year, plus several new industry focused courses. Acceleware’s training classes, presented in association with Microsoft® will provide programmers with comprehensive instruction on advanced parallel architectures to maximize GPU performance using the NVIDIA® CUDA® parallel programming environment. Read the rest of this entry »

Randstad Canada has announced that following Randstad’s acquisition of SFN Group, Inc. in 2011, Spherion Canada has now fully rebranded to Randstad Canada. With coast to coast geographic coverage, through an extended network of over 85 branches across 8 provinces, Randstad Canada now has unparalleled reach, providing local, personalized and in-depth recruitment expertise to both employers and job seekers from all over the country. Read the rest of this entry »

A new study from BMO Bank of Montreal reveals that 71 per cent of Canadian women would become their own boss if they had the opportunity, and eight in ten women say that having access to role models or mentors would be a key ingredient to their success as business owners. In addition, one-quarter say that balancing work and life as a ‘mompreneur’ would be a challenge. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive Studio Management, an agency representing independent game developers, has opened its first Canadian office in Vancouver and added local dealmaker, Sean Murch, to its list of agents.  Previously in charge of central development for EA Sports, Sean’s 20 years of experience in the traditional and interactive entertainment sectors make him a perfect fit for ISM. Read the rest of this entry »