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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: August 2021

September 16, 2021

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in August, up from the prior month by 90,200 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment fell sharply, going from 7.5% to 7.1%, reaching its lowest point since The goods-producing sector lost jobs in August (-2,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 92,900 jobs. Labour Force: 20,414,100 (+8,800) Employment: 18,974,100 (+90,200) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Digital Skills for Women – Designed by Women, for Women

September 7, 2021

Digital Skills for Women is a non-profit learning cohort created by women for women who do not have experience in the tech/digital/IT industry. This cohort is designed to help participants learn more about industry-related topics, the ecosystem, and career opportunities. The purpose of Digital Skills for Women is to help participants build confidence, learn industry language, and ultimately leave better positioned to explore and enter a career in digital/tech/IT. Each [...]

Categories: Member News, Members, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2021

August 18, 2021

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in July, up from the prior month by 94,000 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily full-time. The unemployment rate fell in the month to 7.5%, reaching its lowest point since February 2020. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+1,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 92,900 jobs. Labour Force: 20,405,300 (+23,800) Employment: 18,559,200 (-68,000) Atlantic Canada More [...]

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Digital Transformation: The Next Big Leap in Healthcare

August 13, 2021

Telehealth, virtual care, and wearable devices were embraced across Canada during the pandemic to meet the demand for distance health. Moving forward, the continued expansion of digital technology adoption in healthcare has the potential to improve outcomes, access to care, and lower the costs of services—especially in rural and remote areas. In ICTC’s latest report, Digital Transformation: The Next Big Leap in Healthcare, unravels Canada’s evolving healthcare landscape in the [...]

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Emergent Employment: Canadian Findings of the Future of Work

July 29, 2021

Flexibility and non-standard working arrangements will be key features of the future of work, which will require good policy and practices to address potential challenges such as precarity, inequality, over-work, and a sense of worker isolation. In their new report, Emergent Employment: Canadian Findings on the Future of Work, ICTC-CTIC investigates the changing patterns, relationships, and norms of work. It focuses on gig and remote work, which are emblematic of [...]

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Halifax’s Tech Sector Climbs the Rankings in CBRE’s North America’s Next 25 Tech Talent Markets

July 21, 2021

Nova Scotia’s tech industry has seen continued rapid growth over the years, and the data recently released through the 2021 CBRE Scoring Tech Talent report stands behind this. When highlighting key, up-and-coming tech markets to watch, Halifax jumped from 12th (in 2020) to 7th place within North America, outranking larger cities with double the population, such as Las Vegas, NV (16), despite our smaller tech talent workforce. Joining Halifax on [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2021

June 7, 2021

Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down from the previous month by 68,000 jobs. The job reductions occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The unemployment rate increased slightly in May to 8.2%, influenced by the job reductions. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-46,100), while the service sector saw job reductions of 21,800. Labour Force: 20,211,600 (-55,900) Employment: 18,559,200 (-68,000) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down [...]

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Canadian Technology Accelerators – Spring 2021 Programs

February 4, 2021

The Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) connect and immerse innovative fast-growing tech companies in booming global tech hubs. Each CTA tailors its programming to the opportunities available in their ecosystem. All programs are virtual due to COVID-19; however, if travel restrictions ease, some programs will offer in-person opportunities. Silicon Valley Digital Early-stage Canadian companies building enterprise software in areas such as cybersecurity education and finance can capitalize on opportunities by accessing [...]

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Nova Scotia Occupational Outlook 2020-2021

February 2, 2021

About this Report: Each year, ESDC/Service Canada undertakes analysis on occupational job prospects and wages across all regions of Canada. The results, published to www.jobbank.gc.ca, serve to support Canadians in making informed decisions on education, training, and employment opportunities. This report examines occupational employment trends in Nova Scotia arising from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on occupations that have been most impacted across various segments of the [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: December 2020

January 8, 2021

Canada Employment fell sharply in December, down from the previous month by 62,600 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate increased slightly in December to 8.6%, influenced by the job reductions. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+11,300), while the service sector saw job reductions of 74,000. Labour Force: 20,308,800 (-42,000) Employment: 18,553,000 (-62,600) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in December, down from the previous month by 12,600 [...]

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Enhancing Automation in Controlled Environment Agriculture Farming

December 21, 2020

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an indoor technology-based production system where crops are grown under a modified and highly conditioned environment. The greenhouse sector and its derivatives such as vertical farming and hydroculture are the most common forms of CEA used in horticultural production. The Canadian greenhouse industry is by far the largest and fastest growing segment of indoor farming. CEA production is labour intensive, requiring workers for a range [...]

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Grow Now for Female Tech Founders in Atlantic Canada

December 16, 2020

Are you a woman-owned or women-led technology company in Atlantic Canada? Apply now to join The Centre for Women in Business‘s (CWB) pilot cohort of Grow Now for Female Tech Founders! Grow Now is a virtual, peer-to-peer learning program dedicated exclusively to women in tech who want to build and scale their business in 2021 and beyond. The program includes: support and accountability to develop a strategic growth plan that [...]

Categories: Member News, Members, News, Report & Resources, Students, Tech Industry

Turning Cash Reserves into Bitcoin with Go Full Crypto

December 15, 2020

Digital Nova Scotia Member, Atlantic Blockchain Company Inc. (Founder of Go Full Crypto) has developed a brand new case study to explore why individuals or businesses would want to incorporate Bitcoin into their business or personal financial strategy. Founders Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe are Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency subject matter experts. Through Keegan’s childhood love for money, and Mrugakshee’ s experience with international monetary inequality, the pair bring a wealth [...]

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The Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge

December 9, 2020

You’re invited to join the Centre for Women in Business and Ryerson University Diversity Institute for the second annual Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge for immigrant women entrepreneurs! The Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge takes place over four weeks and includes: three half-day workshops on: value proposition & pitching marketing & branding financial planning for entrepreneurs optional one-on-one coaching – up to two hours per week for four weeks a [...]

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The 50 – 30 Challenge: Your Diversity Advantage

November 12, 2020

The 50 – 30 Challenge is an initiative between the Government of Canada, business, and diversity organizations. Together with project co-creators, many of whom have been striving to increase corporate diversity for decades, the government is shaping a plan to improve access for racialized persons, people who identify as LGBTQ2, people living with disabilities, as well as First Nations, Inuit and Métis to positions of influence and leadership on corporate [...]

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