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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: June 2024

July 10, 2024

Canada Fewer people were working in June as employment fell by 1,400 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.4%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+12,600), while the service sector saw job reductions of 14,100. Labour force: 21,923,400 (+40,400) Employment: 20,516,400 (-1,400) Atlantic Canada Employment rose during the month by 4,500 jobs. [...]

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Sparrow BioAcoustics’ Innovative Stethophone: Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

June 28, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, one company is making significant strides in acoustic diagnostic tools: Sparrow BioAcoustics. The medical software startup based in Newfoundland, Canada, is making waves with its groundbreaking development, the Stethophone. This innovative application turns any smartphone into a digital stethoscope, enabling users to monitor their heart and lung sounds with medical-grade precision. Recently, Sparrow BioAcoustics has been piloting the Stethophone in Ukraine, demonstrating [...]

Categories: Member News, Member Profiles, Members, News, Tech Industry

Nova Scotia’s tech sector impresses at North America’s largest tech conference

June 25, 2024

The Digital Nova Scotia team was in Toronto last week for Collision 2024, North America’s largest tech conference. This marked our third consecutive year attending the event, where we absorbed the latest innovations, supported our industry members and showcased the unique advantages of living and working in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia’s presence was particularly strong this year, with Invest Nova Scotia leading a delegation of 21 companies—the largest contingent of [...]

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Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table

June 14, 2024

Michael Hebert, Founder and CEO of Turtle Island Technology Solutions, is on a mission to increase Indigenous representation and diversity in the tech sector. Operating from the Millbrook First Nation, Hebert shares his journey and vision in All Hands on Tech episode 41: Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table. Reflecting on his 25-year tech career, Hebert remarks, “I’ve never once worked with an Indigenous person,” a realization that [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois: Cybersécurité

June 13, 2024

Français en bas The conclusion of Cohort 4 in the Skills for Hire Atlantic cybersecurity program represents a significant achievement. We are delighted to recognize the exceptional efforts of our final three students of the month from this cohort! Their unwavering dedication, commitment, and genuine passion for mastering cybersecurity have been remarkably commendable. Witnessing their growth and progress throughout the program has been a source of immense joy and satisfaction! [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Data Analytics | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois : Analyse de Données

June 13, 2024

Français en bas The Skills for Hire Atlantic Cohort 4 has officially come to an end and we are super excited to highlight the final three data analytics students of the month from this Cohort! All these students have shown immense hard work and dedication throughout the 20 week program, watching their growth has been a pleasure! Laura MacPhee Our first student of the month, Laura MacPhee, is originally from [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Projects & Programs, Students, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2024

June 10, 2024

Canada Employment rose during the month by 26,700 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.2%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-20,700), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 47,400 jobs. Labour force: 21,883,000 (+54,500) Employment: 20,517,800 (+26,700) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down from the previous month [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: April 2024

May 13, 2024

Canada More people were working in April, with the addition of 90,400 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.1%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in April (-10,400), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 100,700 jobs. Labour force: 21,828,500 (+107,500) Employment: 20,491,100 (+90,400) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in April, [...]

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Welcome To Digital Nova Scotia, Noor, Amani, Gevonna & Abdulquddus!

May 9, 2024

As the seasons turn, we’re thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest cohort of Summer co-op interns! This term, we’re privileged to introduce four bright minds who will be enriching our projects and marketing teams with their unique talents and perspectives. This blog post will help you get to know each a bit better, and first up is our Project Coordinator Co-Op, Noor Khartabil. Share a bit about [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois: Cybersécurité

May 8, 2024

Français en bas Welcome back to the Student of the Month blog series, where we take a moment to shine the light on our students’ outstanding achievements and the effort they’ve put into the program. This month for Cybersecurity, we first have Priscilla Phuong Nguyen! PRISCILLA PHUONG NGUYEN Priscilla currenlty works as a software developer in Fredericton, NB. She graduated with the Highest Academic Standing Award from the IT: Programmer [...]

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Recognize Excellence through the 2024 Tech Forward Awards!

April 24, 2024

It’s that time of the year again: Nominations for the highly anticipated Digital Nova Scotia 2024 Tech Forward Awards are now officially open! Presented by RBC, these awards are not just about recognition; they’re about celebrating the remarkable individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of Nova Scotia’s ICT sector. Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or a budding startup, this is your chance to shine! Here’s what you [...]

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Get Coding Reshapes Tech Education, Expands Into Nova Scotia

April 10, 2024

In response to the gap in accessible and up-to-date tech education, Get Coding was created for individuals seeking to equip themselves with the skills needed by today’s leading tech startups. Recognizing the limitations of traditional education, such as universities and colleges, Get Coding founders and software developers Jan Mertlik and Sahand Seifi sought to create an inclusive and relevant learning experience for students, especially at later stages of their lives. [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois: Cybersécurité

April 4, 2024

Français en bas The next students chosen for Student of The Month (Cybersecurity) for February are Arquimedes Mosquea, Soufiane Aderdour, and Lesia Filippova. All three of these cybersecurity students have been outstanding in their classes and have demonstrated the level needed to become Student Of The Month. ARQUIMEDES MOSQUEA Arqui Mosquea holds a MBA along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising. With a focus onCreativity & Management, Arqui has developed a [...]

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Valley REN launches new site selector digital tool, first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada

March 18, 2024

The Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) is excited to announce the launch of the Annapolis Valley Site Selector Tool; a first of its kind in Atlantic Canada. The Site Selector Tool is created by GIS WebTech, Esri’s only partner in economic development. They created a platform, called Guru, which is the world’s most advanced online site selection technology. This tool accesses real time data from Esri, a leading geographic [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: February 2024

March 14, 2024

Canada More people were working in February, with the addition of 40,700 jobs, making it the seventh consecutive monthly gain. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate increased slightly in February to 5.8%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in February (-6,300), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 46,900 jobs. Labour force: 21,663,300 (+76,400) Employment: 20,402,900 (+40,700) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

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