The days are getting shorter and colder, and 2019 is approaching fast. Looking into the new year, we are excited to see what kind of new technologies and roles Vancouver and the rest of Canada will offer. With new and improving technologies, what IT positions will be highly sought after in 2019? Using North America...Read More
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Many people think of the interview as an opportunity for the employer to assess your fit with their organization, but it’s important to remember that this is also your opportunity to learn about the company as a potential employer. It’s an opportunity for both parties to get a ‘feel’ for each other and to decide...Read More
If you’ve never taken on a contract role, you might not know the options available to maximize your compensation. As a self-employed contractor, there are two options to register yourself as a business: incorporation or sole-proprietorship. Although we advise you speak with an accountant, consultants who bill $60,000 or more per year generally find that...Read More
The days are getting shorter, there’s a chill in the air, and pumpkin spice is flowing as freely as the Fraser river; it must be autumn. As the seasons change, IT/IQ’s team is dusting off our red suits and waxing our sleigh in preparation of one of our most impactful campaigns of the year. For...Read More
Bright and early on Saturday morning, IT/IQ Tech Recruiters joined 15 other tech companies to battle their way up the infamous Grouse Grind in support of the United Way of the Lower Mainland. For the third straight year, the United Way hosted the Tech Grind – a fundraising campaign to support local kids in need...Read More
In addition to expanding its workforce in Vancouver to total an estimated 5,000 employees by 2023, Amazon’s new office space in the former Canada Post building is also expected to trigger a renaissance of additional retail, commercial and residential leasing activity downtown. According to industry data, recent growth in the talent pool in Vancouver’s technology...Read More
From higher productivity and profitability to a commitment to greater work/life balance, the most dynamic and innovative leaders in the tech industry have been leading the charge to redefine the modern workplace. By investing in top talent and taking a sometimes unconventional and unexpected approach to business models and operations, tech leaders are creating successful...Read More
Labor statistics show the pool of technology sector job candidates in Vancouver, many of whom are independent contractors, is outpacing other North American tech hubs like Toronto, New York, and L.A. As tech industry giants like Amazon and Facebook open new offices and scale their operations in Vancouver over the next few years, the demand...Read More
It’s time to start lacing up the trail runners and getting into trail shape…the Tech Grind 2018 is coming up soon, and IT/IQ is involved once again! This third annual event takes place at the end of September, and teams from Vancouver’s tech community compete for the quickest time up the infamous Grouse Grind. This...Read More
