FEBRUARY 2023 WEEKLY NEWSBYTE
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Presidents Note – Another Opportunity, Another Challenge
Opportunities exist at all times – even though they sometimes appear as ‘challenges’.
So does this sound a bit like this year, with the murmur (and sometimes flurry) of lay-offs in the air? When large corporates down-size, it is a great opportunity for our up-and-coming growing tech companies to staff-up with trained, experienced personnel. Especially, when only last year the competition to find talent was.. a challenge.
Corporate-trained talent can bring the understanding of:
- future’ structure and processes, needed by growing companies
- corporate customers, and insights to their decision- and operating- processes
- access to networks and resources
- and more.
So Alberta SME Tech Companies – now is your time to recruit – need any help? Check our website for the “Team-Build” Program
And Alberta Talent, affected by lay-offs – join our “Connect & Re-Launch Program" for help re-connecting to the Alberta Tech community, and job market.
To all - let’s all do our part, to keep these talented individuals and teams in our province – reach out, connect people to local job opportunities, and spread the word - Alberta’s tech sector is growing.
More to come,
Gail
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President's Note 
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 Gail Powley, P. Eng
President, Technology Alberta
president@technologyalberta.ca
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Technology Alberta Jobs Programs
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Alberta Tech SME Companies/Employers - An easy-to-use Work-Integrated-Learning Grant Program that provides $4,000 of funding to engage Alberta Talent for your projects - no matching required.- Company Application
Alberta Student/New Graduate Job-Seekers - A 200 hour part-time paid-work experience in business, technology, arts, or science roles, which increases your professional networks. - Student Application
Note - Space is Limited: Tech companies which have not previously participated in this pilot program - and offer great student opportunities - will be given priority
Want more Information? Join in on our Thursday Information Sessions:
Job Seekers: Thursday, Feb 9, 10 - 11:00 AM - Register Here
Tech Companies: Thursday, Feb 9, 11 - 12:00 PM - Register Here
TechnologyAlberta Jobs Programs are Funded by the Government of Alberta
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ANNOUNCING - Technology Alberta's Connect & Re-Launch Program
The “Connect & Re-Launch Program” assists both individuals and teams affected by lay-offs find their next opportunity here in Alberta.
Connecting them with the Alberta tech community, and Companies who are looking to grow, and are in need of talent.
This new program provides a soft landing spot, filled with community support and current knowledge, for people seeking a new start
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TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA is HIRING!
Interested in a job where you can make a difference, as well as grow your network with champions from Alberta's Tech Sector?
Apply now - Positions include both full-time and part-time opportunities in: Program Evaluation, Data Analysis, Project Management, Grant Writing, Marketing & Events, Communications and Social Media.
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Featured Events
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APEX Alberta's 1-day Free Province-wide Drone Conference - Feb 16
- Live from Medicine Hat: presented by APEX and Alberta Innovates- Watch-Parties Across the Province
- Live-Stream and Local Events- Edmonton Location: Co-hosted by Technology Alberta, Pegasus and ERIN
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Can't make it to the all-day watch party? JOIN US at the ICE/CONNECTOR
Technology Alberta, Pegasus Imagery, and Rainforest Edmonton will be co-hosting the post-watch-party.
Date: Thursday, February 16, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: 10130-103St Centre (social lounge) in Downtown Edmonton
Come network and join us for exciting announcements on Jobs Programs, ASTech Awards, and hiring Companies.
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Preparing for a Quantum World: Defence Applications of Quantum Technologies
Procurement Assistance Canada upcoming challenge funded by the Department of National Defence through the IDEaS Program! With this upcoming challenge the DND is encouraging the application of breakthroughs for quantum technologies in the defence and security arena in response to the rapid development and deployment of quantum technologies.
DND IDEaS - Info Session Feb 14 at 12:00 PM - Register
To learn more: Preparing for a quantum world: Defence applications - Canada.ca
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Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the largest hydrogen event in North America and will examine in detail the enormous progress that has been made by the industry on the path to net zero. Over 1000 conference delegates at this year’s most important hydrogen conference that will feature 30 international companies and 150 speakers showcasing hydrogen as a key path to decarbonization and net zero.
Register now to hear from energy professionals from all over the world presenting technical courses on April 25-26, 2023, and the main conference on April 25-26, 2023.
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 Alberta Esports Expo 2023
Wednesday Feb 18-19, 2023 Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre
 Women In Technology and Innovation - A Night of Networking
Tue Mar 07 2023 at 04:30 pm to 07:30 pm
Location: Rodney's Oyster House, Calgary
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News
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$30M Amii investment into AI an 'enormous step forward' for research
The investment will help recruit top artificial intelligence talent to Edmonton to drive research and technology development with the University of Alberta. The new funding — to be provided over five years by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research — will support hiring 20 new AI research chairs and extending funding for four existing faculty members. Read More
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NBA deal sets up Calgary fan data company, StellarAlgo, for shot at the big leagues
StellarAlgo, which uses rivers of data to help sports teams predict fan spending behaviour, said it had entered a multi-year partnership with the NBA, adding it'll be working with all 30 teams in the league. Read More
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Jobber Closes $100M USD Series D Amid Strong Demand for Home Services
Edmonton-based Jobber has secured funding led by New York growth equity investor General Atlantic. Jobber has secured capital as it claims its customer base has seen strong demand from consumers for necessary home services, like heating and plumbing. Read More
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Tech giant Garmin to create hundreds of new jobs with Cochrane expansion
The software-wireless firm, best known for its physical fitness sensing gear, says it will add a 22,000-square-foot third floor to its Cochrane facility - a 50 per cent increase in floor space that will accommodate staff growth from 200 to 400 over the next few years. Read More
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Alberta Companies Hiring This Week
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WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT ON THE ALBERTA TECH SECTOR
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ABTEC 5000
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 500 companies that are hiring for 5000 new positions that make up this year's ABTEC5000. Click any company below to visit their website directly, or go to Technology Alberta’s website.
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EngageFirst has created a unique integrated methodology for service optimization, process improvement and workload management specifically for government services. The methodology is called Work Assessment Methodology.
Open positions - Edmonton: Data Scientist / Engineer
908 Engineering Incorporated are here to fundamentally change the mechanical and electrical engineering consulting business. Most importantly, we want electrical and mechanical engineering to be accessible to everyone including members of the general public. We want to remove the mystery and dispel common misconceptions that are sometimes associated with our field.
Open positions - Red Deer: In-House Software Developer, Website Developer
Woodlands North provides Natural Resource Management and Restoration Services throughout western Canada.We employ professional foresters, biologists, technicians, and geomatics specialists; our combined expertise results in innovative solutions for clients
Open positions - Edmonton: Senior Biologist
Dynomax is a supplier of leading performance drilling products engineered for the oil and gas industry. We provide high value products and services for vertical, directional and horizontal drilling operations worldwide.
Open positions - Leduc: Mechanical Engineer
Rehabtronics is a medical devices company based in Edmonton, Alberta. We are dedicated to helping therapists and patients get access to innovative and efficacy-driven technology for recovery. At Rehabtronics, we design, develop, manufacture, and validate our products in partnership with research institutions and initiatives around the world.
Open positions - Edmonton: Development Support Technologist
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LodgeLink is an online marketplace that connects people and organizations with the accommodations they need in the remote places they operate. LodgeLink takes the hassle out of finding a place for workers to stay in out-of-the-way locations.
Open positions - Calgary: VP, Product Engineering, Project Coordinator, ReactJS Developer, others.
Providence Therapeutics is a private Canadian biotechnology company that specializes in messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine therapies. We hold deep expertise in the science of mRNA with operations located in Calgary, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario. The beginnings of Providence Therapeutics started with our undivided focus on oncology research and personalized cancer therapies.
Open positions - Calgary: Senior Scientist, Executive Assistant/Sr. Executive Assistant, Research Intern
Analytico - An analytics-driven approach reduces marketing costs, allows your team to make proactive marketing decisions, and helps you gain a competitive advantage. We help leading North American organizations like yours to create a data-driven culture within your growth team by leveraging web and app analytics solutions.
Open positions - Calgary: Database Analyst, IT (information technology) consultant
At Canary, our vision is to reduce carbon emissions at scale through the sustainable production of biofuels and related co-products. Backed by experience and expertise in energy, agriculture and engineering, and driven by the innovative energy of a start-up, Canary is paving the way toward a sustainable future by taking an intelligent approach to decarbonization.
Open positions - Lethbridge: Operations Manager
Genoptic is a progressive Research and Development firm dedicated to further developing and commercializing its Intellectual Property portfolio, based on its nano-optoelectronics breakthroughs.
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