FEBRUARY 2023 WEEKLY NEWSBYTE
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President's Note 
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President's Note: Coming out of COVID - and the Value of Community
Over these first few weeks of 2023, it has been interesting to re-discover what we knew already - an inconvenient truth.. we are better with community, in community.
Whether it is at:
- the Calgary offices of a growing tech company - whose CEO I spot smiling as he watches his senior personnel naturally mentor a junior developer (and former FIRST Jobs Student);
- or at the Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in the Edmonton Research Park where a local tech entrepreneur whose company was started during COVID, and now has a software product and 10 remotely located employees (all who are now proud owners of a "I Heart Alberta Tech" T-Shirts)
each sees, and is finding value, in community.
As we continue walking down the ATC halls - the remote entrepreneur mentions to me that he is signed up for the Growth X Accelerator, and serendipitously we run into another entrepreneur who has been through it already. The introductions quickly turn into a discussion - and an understanding that the Growth X program offers great value, especially from .. the community around it.
Working remotely was a requirement by COVID, and has turned into many working remotely as they enjoy the convenience. While quality of life has improved for many, we cannot forget the mentoring opportunities - purposeful and accidental - that can happen when we bring community together, in one place.
Life is a balancing act, and 2023 will be a year to find our new work-life and in-person balance.. as a community. Please send in your learnings to president@technologyalberta.ca - and add to our community learnings and experience.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
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 Gail Powley, P. Eng
President, Technology Alberta
president@technologyalberta.ca
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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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Alberta Women Entrepreneurs is excited to invite you to the "event of the spring" for women business leaders and service providers to entrepreneurs. Our “Building Connection, Capacity and Capital” Summit is a full day of exceptional conversations, exciting learning, and engaging networking for participants coming from across the province.
Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 - Register
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2023 Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Conference
We at the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Student Society (AIMSS) are thrilled to announce our fourth annual AI in Healthcare Conference.
Join us March 10-12, 2023 at the Matrix Hotel in Downtown Edmonton - Register
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Inventures Startup Pitch Event – Deadline Alert!
Time is running out to get your application in for the Inventures 2023 international startup pitch competition, happening May 31-June 2 in Calgary. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to get in front of some heavyweight VCs and angel investors!
It’s FREE to apply! The deadline is February 24 – don’t wait! - APPLY
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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 16, 10 - 11:00 AM - Register Here
Tech Companies: Thursday, Feb 16, 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. This new program provides a soft landing spot, making connections for all - with the Alberta tech community, and Companies who are looking to grow, and are in need of talent.
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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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News
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Summit Nanotech, A Calgary based lithium company receives US$50M investment from BDC
A new fund by the Business Development Bank of Canada to help the growth of homegrown climate technology has made its largest investment. The BDC Capital, along with Vancouver-based Evok Innovations, recently co-led a financing round that raised US$50 million in investment capital for Summit Nanotech. Read More
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Brass Dome Ventures Launches Brass Fund One to Spur Growth in the Alberta Business Ecosystem
Brass Dome Ventures, Ltd announced the launch of the Brass Fund One venture fund with a mission of investing in early-stage, inventor-led companies that have emerged from local universities. The fund intends to provide investments of up to CAD$500,000 to as many as three eligible companies, thus seeding the Alberta innovation ecosystem with innovative start-ups that provide jobs and enhance the region’s economy. 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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At ARCI our mission is to be your preferred partner for drug discovery and development. With our state of the art facilities, world class team, and decades of pharma R&D expertise, we are ready to help you realize the potential of your pharmaceutical breakthroughs.
Open positions - Edmonton: Research Scientist, Chemistry
At Computronix, Our POSSE Enterprise Work Management software is an industry-leading solution that allows State, County and City government agencies the ability to streamline and automate their workflow in order to meet the needs of their citizens.
Open positions - Edmonton: Quality Assurance Analyst
Frontech Solutions provides comprehensive Internet solutions for the business-to-business demand chain. Located in the Edmonton Research Park, Frontech has specialized in making plm (Product Lifecycle Management) software system solutions with a focus on the footwear and fashion industry.
Open positions - Edmonton: Software Support Specialist
Vibratech Solutions is an Edmonton area based company servicing the province of Alberta since 1994. Our company specializes in machine vibration analysis, dynamic balancing, and mechanical support. Our expertise serves some of Alberta’s largest industries, such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pipelines, mining, environmental, power plants, manufacturing and forest products.
Open positions - Edmonton: Vibration Analyst
WIKA is a global market leader in pressure, temperature, level, force and flow measurement, as well as in calibration. Working together with our customers, we develop comprehensive solutions based on our high-quality measurement technology components, with the solutions ultimately being integrated in their business processes.
Open positions - Edmonton: Oil & Gas Customer Development Representative
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Scovan is an industry leading company that specializes in offering innovation and expertise for energy sector projects by providing engineering, procurement, complete fabrication, construction and construction management services. We specialize in the execution of energy-related industrial facilities and offer industry leading knowledge to project developments - including the use of AI/ML and HipVap technology
Open positions - Calgary: Product Development Engineer
Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform.
Open positions - Calgary: Controls Engineer
SDK Tek Services Ltd. helps businesses transform their data into insights that drive efficiencies and innovation.
Open positions - Calgary: Power BI Developer - Support
Calnetic is an experienced software engineering team, who spent many years designing, developing, integrating, optimizing and supporting a variety of information systems, data sources and business processes in the engineering industry. Understanding that this is a typical need in today’s business environment, we decided to reach out and help businesses in other industries improve their operations.
Open positions -Calgary: Sales Development Representative
CardiAI is a medical device research and development organization in Western Canada. At CardiAI, we are developing platform-based medical diagnostics devices and software that will transform healthcare worldwide.
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JEDDI: JOBS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSIFICATION, AND INNOVATION
We are featuring open positions in Government, Academia, and Large Industry that can help transform Alberta's economy. Visit their website directly by clicking on the graphic, 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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