Diana Sevillano de Lazaro

Full-time roles aren’t the only path to tech success anymore. 🖥️ Across Canada, companies are increasingly turning to contract and project-based IT talent to stay agile, tackle specialized projects, and scale teams quickly without long-term commitments. For professionals, these opportunities offer variety, skill-building, and flexibility in how they shape their careers. The takeaway? The future of IT hiring is hybrid, balancing permanent teams with flexible, high-impact talent to keep innovation moving fast. #ITStaffing #ContractTalent #SiSystems

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AI, hybrid work, and shifting skill demands are reshaping Toronto’s tech landscape. With salary benchmarks and hiring trends for 100+ roles, Motion Recruitment's 2026 Toronto Tech Salary Guide helps you stay competitive and informed. Get the Toronto Tech Salary Guide now: https://ctrly.io/eYYob #TorontoTech #TechCareers #TechHiringTrends #MotionSalaryGuide #MotionRecruitment

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#30DayChartChallenge Day 23: Log Scale While this isn't a typical logarithmic scale chart, I'm sharing it to highlight the significant income disparities between Canadian-born and foreign workers. It serves as a reminder that most temporary foreign workers fill low-paying roles that many local workers are not interested in. https://lnkd.in/gHm9Nhf3

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“I’m ready to start tomorrow, once I’m cleared to work.” I heard that again this week. Skilled engineer. Strong cloud experience. Living in Canada already. Their only roadblock? Their work authorization. Here’s the reality I had to share: For most of the companies I recruit with, sponsorship adds extra paperwork, time, and cost. So they tend to shortlist folks who can step in today. Not great news, but it’s the truth. Why say it out loud? • Credibility = telling people the reality, not what they hope to hear. • Honest answers today make room for better matches down the line. • When a role does allow sponsorship, I know exactly who to call. Helping without a placement on the horizon feels small, until it isn’t. Have you had to give tough-but-fair feedback in hiring? How did it land?

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KPMG Canada’s Skills Development Centre recently hosted a practical webinar exploring how to move agentic AI forward with a human-centered approach. Watch the replay now to see a retrieval agent demo and get actionable guidance on choosing the right use cases, aligning stakeholders, and building the skills your teams need to operationalize agentic AI: https://lnkd.in/dP-9iEuP

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Six organizations looking for web design partners this week: → Quebec Employment Services - $60K - bilingual WordPress site with resource directory → Michigan Community College - $75K - higher-ed CMS platform with Ellucian integration → Ontario Health Association - $85K - bilingual Drupal redesign with member portal → Refugee Services Nonprofit - $21K - resource hub with interactive maps → Illinois City Economic Development - $65K - branding + website for business attraction → Farm-to-School Nonprofit - $15K - WordPress redesign with document library Link in comments 👇

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Why does transparency in real estate matter? Because informed clients make better decisions—and trust the professionals guiding them. Sold listings are now visible on Realtor.ca for properties in Metro Vancouver. This change gives buyers and sellers access to real-time market activity, helping them understand true selling prices, compare homes with confidence, and set realistic expectations. It’s a meaningful step toward data transparency—one that reflects evolving consumer expectations and elevates the overall real estate experience.

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Return to Office in Canada’s Tech Industry: The Future is Hybrid, Human, and Inspired The return-to-office debate in Canadian tech isn’t about desks or commutes. It’s about trust, connection, and purpose. Yes—being together can spark creativity, mentorship, and a stronger culture. But rigid mandates risk driving away the very talent we’re trying to keep. The companies getting RTO right aren’t forcing it — they’re designing it: i) Flexible hybrid schedules ii) Offices built for collaboration, not just seating iii) Purpose-driven in-office days iv) Wellness initiatives that actually support people Imagine an RTO strategy that feels like an opportunity, not an ultimatum. That’s how you keep teams engaged and inspired. I broke down the pros, cons, employer goals, and truly innovative ideas for Canadian tech companies here: https://lnkd.in/eYb_ypT9 #ReturnToOffice #HybridWork #TechIndustry #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #CanadaTech #FutureOfWork #Leadership #InnovationAtWork #HRStrategy #LiveAssets  

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