Explore Tech Careers: Canadian Companies Currently Hiring

Building a career in the tech industry requires adapting to emerging trends, with artificial intelligence (AI) being a primary focus for many companies today. A McKinsey report indicates that 72% of businesses are already utilizing AI, leading to a growing demand for employees skilled in this area. To support this trend, companies like Acerta Analytics are incorporating AI training into their staff development programs, making it essential for job seekers to enhance their AI literacy as they consider new roles.

Opportunities in Cleantech

1. Acerta Analytics:

   • Function: Helps automakers improve quality control through its AI-driven platform.
   • Benefits: Offers hybrid work, competitive pay, and extensive AI learning opportunities.
   • Current Roles: Lead Data Engineer, Account Executive.

2. Planetary Technologies:

   • Function: Focuses on enhancing ocean alkalinity to absorb atmospheric CO2, combating climate change.
   • Vision: Strives to protect marine environments for future generations by mimicking natural CO2 absorption processes.
   • Current Role: Site Supervisor.
3. Clir Renewables:
   • Function: Optimizes renewable energy production for wind and solar via AI and advanced analytics.
   • Benefits: A supportive culture, professional development, and flexible work options.
   • Current Roles: Intermediate Software Developer, Senior Solar Analyst.

Opportunities in Finance

1. Wave:

   • Function: Provides free accounting and invoicing services for small businesses worldwide.
   • Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, stock options, and a focus on inclusivity and growth.
   • Current Roles: Senior Data Analyst, Procurement Specialist.

2. Merchant Growth:

   • Function: Facilitates quick access to capital for small businesses in Canada.
   • Recent Talks: Highlighted in a piece about assisting businesses with CEBA loans.
   • Current Role: CX Analyst.
3. FlexPay:
   • Function: Helps e-commerce businesses recover lost sales due to declined payments.
   • In the News: Recently partnered with ROI Solutions to tackle customer churn.
   • Current Roles: Account Based Marketing Manager, Solutions Engineer.

Opportunities in Health

1. Swift Medical:

   • Function: Delivers advanced wound care management technology.
   • Benefits: Remote work options and comprehensive health benefits.
   • Current Roles: Backend Engineering Lead, Data Engineering Lead.

2. ProteinQure:

   • Function: Aids drug discovery through AI and physics-based methods for protein therapeutic design.
   • Benefits: Unlimited vacation and an educational budget.
   • Current Roles: Business Operations Associate, Computational Structural Biologist.
3. HEADCHECK Health:
   • Function: Provides concussion management software for better athlete safety.
   • Benefits: Remote-first with comprehensive health perks.
   • Current Roles: Customer Success Co-op, Customer Support Representative.

Opportunities in Software

1. Security Compass:

   • Function: Offers IT security services and training for secure software development.
   • Benefits: Dynamic working environment with professional development and health benefits.
   • Current Roles: Senior DevOps Software Engineer, Senior Manager – Demand Generation.

2. Top Hat:

   • Function: A teaching app used by colleges to enhance active learning.
   • Benefits: Collaborative workplace and comprehensive wellness benefits.
   • Current Roles: Senior Technical Product Manager, Android Engineer.
3. Ulula:
   • Function: Analyzes real-time feedback to address labor rights and safety in supply chains.
   • In the News: Acquired by EcoVadis to strengthen sustainability.
   • Current Roles: VP – Growth Marketing, Senior .NET Developer.

To explore these opportunities and more, professionals can visit resources like the MaRS Tech Job Board and subscribe to the MaRS Startup Careers newsletter for the latest in tech job listings.