AUGUST 2022 WEEKLY NEWSBYTE
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President's Note 
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Aug 4 2022 – Google DeepMind, and the heart of AI in Alberta
Google DeepMind’s Edmonton Office - celebrating 5 years
Thursday, July 28 was another lovely summer day in Alberta - as the tech community celebrated the joyous 5th Anniversary of the Google DeepMind Alberta offices. Within the recently renovated facility in the newly-named AMII tower, many tech champions gathered, including familiar faces from Edmonton, Calgary, and beyond.
I knew that this was going to be a memorable event – but not for the reason I thought. Yes the offices were cool. And of course the speeches from the founding members and AI/ML icons - Dr. Rich Sutton, Dr. Michael Bowling, Dr. Patrick Pilarski – were invigorating. But what I found the most inspiring, were the facility tours.
The tours were extraordinary – as they were hosted by the AI/ML researchers themselves! We were brought from station to station, where at each post we were greeted by a researcher, who was even more enthusiastic than the last. As we were treated to an overview of the subject area, and demo - I found myself fascinated even more on how Rich and team were able to work this magic, in transforming typically introverted individuals into an engaging group of Alberta-loving, tech-sector-building ambassadors. So I had to ask my tour guide – how does this happen? And the answer cited at every station was – “It is about leadership. The entire leadership team are role models of respect and team empowerment. They said that volunteers were needed, and everyone stepped-up - even more than there was room for. And anyone who is not here, wishes that they could be.”
Oh yes – and by the way, the message that had been given earlier, by Rich, Michael, and Patrick in their speeches – was that the strength of the DeepMind Alberta office, was in the Team and Community.
So there you have it - the team stating it is all about leadership, and leadership stating it is all about the team and community – you can tell that there is a lot of love and support here.
So yes, it was a great day – and a very sincere pleasure, to experience the Heart of AI in Alberta,
Thank you all!
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 Gail Powley, P. Eng
President, Technology Alberta
president@technologyalberta.ca
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Technology Alberta Programs 
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Technology Alberta has NOW OPENED applications for the Fall 2022 cohort of the FIRST Jobs Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, funded by the Government of Alberta.
Alberta Tech SMEs can APPLY NOW and 50 companies will be provided funding to support an Alberta Resident post-secondary student or new grad (value $4000 for a part-time 10 hour/week work placement over 20 weeks). For more information visit technologyalberta.ca or attend the information sessions being held on Thursday mornings over the next 2 weeks.
Students, Apply HERE
Companies and Entrepreneurs, Apply HERE
NExT Level Companies and Careers Program
Alberta resident Career Professionals (of all ages and disciplines), who are interested in taking their careers - and Alberta tech companies - to the next level!
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FIRST 5 - Community Champion Giveaway
Be one of the first five companies to apply for FIRST Jobs WIL in August, and receive a free "I Love Alberta Tech" T-Shirt! |
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ASTech Awards
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The Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Awards is now in it's 33rd year of inspiring innovation in the province by Celebrating the Best in Alberta - in categories ranging from Digital Innovation to Youth Leadership.
But what are your Best Memories of the ASTech Awards? Companies, Entrepreneurs, Government, Academia have all shared stories like..:
"The ASTech Awards are like Alberta's own 'Academy Awards', where we can see all our colleagues in their finest every year, and outstanding Alberta Science and Technology achievements and years of hard work are finally acknowledged, on-stage!"
"The ASTech Awards are SO IMPORTANT TO A COMPANY WHO INTENDS TO STAY IN ALBERTA - as it is an event that brings the community together. Through the Company Showcase, we met a major investor - who invested in us, since we were working with local universities - and the Alberta Investor wanted to invest in the local community"
So what is your memory of the Best Moment of the ASTech Awards?
Let us know through this Form
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See you there - Friday, November 4, 2022!
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Alberta Companies Hiring This Week
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT ON THE ALBERTA TECH SECTOR
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ABTEC 4000
Each month, 40 tech companies from Edmonton, Calgary, and across Alberta are profiled. Below you'll find 10 of the Alberta SMB (Small-to-Medium-sized Businesses) technology companies that collectively over the year are part of the over 400 companies that are hiring for 4000 new positions that make up this year's ABTEC4000. Click any company below to visit their website directly, or go to Technology Alberta’s website.
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NIREX or oneWorkspace 365 is an office technology Virtual Desktop platform designed for modern business.
Open positions - Edmonton: Technical Support Analyst I
Simply Automate specializes in the design, installation, training and maintenance of security, surveillance solutions and access control
Open positions - Edmonton: Information System Manager
Bae Food Group is an International Award winning Federal Canadian Food Processor that operates a variety of brands.
Open positions - Edmonton: QA Manager
Goodmorning.com is one of Canada's true pioneering e-commerce companies building ground-breaking websites to sell a cohesive yet expansive catalogue of expertly designed physical products. Over 225, 000 Canadians own a Goodmorning.com Mattress.
Open positions - Edmonton: Front End Developer
Vallen's mission is to provide the products and services for business needs to build and maintain a safe, healthy and productive workplace.
Open positions - Edmonton: Pricing Analyst
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Critical Mass is helping global brands re-imagine digital and transform their businesses through strategic consulting, innovative creative ideas and cutting-edge technology thinking.
Open positions - Calgary:
Frontend Developer
Intelius AI is solving real-world problems and positively impacting people's lives by leveraging AI and driving innovation.
Open positions - Calgary: Full Stack Developer
True North Solutions are providing a wide range of fully customized, vendor-natural industrial engineering and OT automation solutions.
Open positions - Calgary: Automation and E&I Engineering Project Manager
Fluid Energy group was established on principles of researching and developing safer, eco-friendly chemical technologies. The Fluid Team is comprised of chemists, scientists, engineers, and operational experts committed to a better, cleaner future.
Open positions - Calgary: Lab Technician
Westpower specializes in custom design manufacturing and maintenance of engineered pumps, a broad range of reliability products, IMPACT-nTM nano coating services, part and repair services and field optimization.
Open positions - Calgary: Applications Engineer (E.I.T.)
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JEDDI: JOBS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSIFICATION, AND INNOVATION
Current open positions in Government, Academia, and Large Industry that can help transform Alberta's economy. Click any company below to visit their website directly, or go to Technology Alberta's website to see examples of typical positions available.
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Edmonton and Northern Alberta
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Calgary and Southern Alberta
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Alberta Innovation Community Builders Feature 
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Built by local innovation champions - the recently announced Social Impact VC fund already has 5 investments and are looking for:
- New investors/Limited Partnerships (i.e. individuals, family offices, funds) who want to attain a great social impact as well as financial return
- Potential Social Innovation Companies to invest in.
Check out the website for:
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Upcoming Events
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 Innovation Partners Presentation by TELUS CSW Accelerator
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Location: TELUS House, Edmonton, AB.
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 Tech Talent Tuesday
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Location: Platform Innovation Centre, Calgary, AB.
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 ASTech Awards by Technology Alberta
Friday, November 4, 2022
Location: Hybrid
LEARN MORE
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