Looking to recruit software engineers, sales and marketing execs
Amazon plans to create 3,500 new corporate and tech jobs at offices in Vancouver and Toronto.
“Amazon’s investment has tangible benefits for the broader economy and community – from the people we employ, to the small businesses we empower, to the charities we support, to the academic opportunities we fund. We’re proud to reaffirm our commitment to Canadian cities at this critical time,” says Jesse Dougherty, Amazon VP and Vancouver site lead.
The company is looking to hire software development engineers, user experience designers, speech scientists, cloud computing solutions architects, sales and marketing executives, among others.
Employers report that cybersecurity (35 per cent) is now the most in-demand technology skill in the world, according to a survey from Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO.
Three thousand of the new jobs will be in Vancouver where Amazon will expand its footprint by more than 680,000 square feet. Development is currently on track for completion by 2023.
"Vancouver is so excited to see Amazon creating an additional 3,000 well-paying jobs for people who want to work and live in our city. The fact that Amazon is doubling down on our local economy highlights the strength of our tech sector and shows that Vancouver is where companies want to establish themselves and grow,” says Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart.
In Toronto, Amazon will lease 130,000 square feet of space at a new office tower downtown, adding five floors to accommodate the 500 new jobs.
Previously, Amazon announced plans to create 2,500 new full-time jobs in Ontario.
