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For an entry level / junior developer, personal projects are often the holy grail when it comes to starting conversations with recruiters, hiring managers, and ultimately, scoring jobs. Project-based learning (or PBL) also happens to be one of the best, if not THE best way, to get familiar with new technologies, paradigms and approaches you … Read more
Since the beginning of the pandemic, software professionals in Canada are reevaluating their work arrangement. The software job market has and is still very much booming. Here is a list of 15 best Canadian startups, compiled by LinkedIn. Only companies that are < 7 years of age, > 50 employees, headquartered in Canada and privately … Read more
National Bank of Canada has invested $103 million in the Montreal-based fintech startup Flinks. The investment is intended to serve as capital for accelerating the expansion of the startup’s fintech activities throughout North America. Much of this expansion is intended to target a new customer base in the United States, with Flinks hoping to double … Read more
Finance Montreal has launched a new accelerator program through its Station FinTech initiative and in cooperation with venture development firm Highline Beta. The Station FinTech Montreal Accelerator is seeking startups in FinTech and InsurTech from across Canada that are developing products and technologies for payments and transfers. First Cohort of New Accelerator Focused on Payment … Read more
Software developer Boast.ai is expanding its existing operations across Canada With new positions to be established at their Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver offices. The company develops artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based systems to more efficiently and effectively prepare research and development tax credit claims. Montreal Chosen as Hotspot for AI Development The expansion will establish … Read more
Tech giant Google is expanding access to their accelerator resources with two new accelerator programs for Canadian startups. These programs join two existing Google accelerator efforts in Canada, doubling the extent of the company’s efforts. While one of the new accelerators is an entirely new program, the other already exists in the United States and … Read more
MAIN Quebec to Roll Out $29 Million Coaching Program for Over 300 Quebec Startups The organization Mouvement des accélérateurs d’innovation du Québec is rolling out a new iteration of their PMEit program. The program is set to provide coaching and mentoring for 375 startups across Quebec. The announcement of the move came during their Sommet … Read more
SAP Canada revealed its plans for the new office at Place Ville Marie. The thriving enterprise software company SAP Canada has announced plans to open a new office in Montreal for research and development through its Sap Labs division. The company revealed its plans for the new office at Place Ville Marie in a January … Read more
Montreal-Based Lightspeed Streamlines Retail Supply Chain With New Integrated Network Montreal tech company Lightspeed is seeking to improve workflow and reduce supply chain inefficiency for retail businesses with the launch of their new North American supplier network. The company has been providing POS and e-commerce software since 2005, with a focus on giving small businesses … Read more
Interviewing for a Software Engineer position? Fortunately, the days of one-way interviews are (almost) a thing of the past. It took us some time, but we have finally reached the age of two-way conversations during interviews! Sure, the employer will ask all the necessary questions to assess your technical skillset and the fit with their … Read more