BIS Recognized as a Company Bringing Tech Jobs to Alberta
In July, BIS Safety Software was included in the ABTEC Companies 2021 list, which recognizes Albertan companies who are creating tech jobs within the province.
Over the past two years, our team has more than doubled in size from around 20 Albertan team members in 2019 to over 45 in 2021. With our current team expansion, we will likely be at a team of 60 before the end of 2021.
The ABTEC Companies 2021 list is managed by Technology Alberta, an organization that supports the local tech industry, help in companies compete in the global market. Technology Alberta works with local tech companies in many ways:
- Helping them sell their products locally and internationally
- Access to financing opportunities for growth and innovation
- Helping companies attract and retain the best talent in the tech industry
- Intellectual property development and protection
- Enabling access to business support services and technology
What Is the ABTEC 3000 Initiative?
Technology Alberta created the ABTEC 3000 Initiative to make technology SMBs more visible, highlighting companies who collectively create more than 3000 jobs per year. The ABTEC list adds 30 new company profiles from Calgary and Edmonton each month, including job positions that are currently open. BIS Safety Software was added in July 2021, under the E-learning category, and the following are some of our professional opportunities:
- Technology Onboarding Account Manager
- Business Development Manager – Software Sales
- Software Engineer / Programmer
- Software Tester
- Software Support
- Graphic Designer
BIS Safety Software provides compliance and learning management software, focusing on Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals. We have experience working with clients in heavy industrial sectors like construction, oil and gas, and mining.
The ABTEC 3000 Initiative has the goal of retaining Alberta’s top talent, helping them find promising opportunities with local tech companies. The initiative also strengthens Albertan small and medium businesses in the tech industry, helping them grow and become more competitive.
Alberta’s Tech Industry: An Opportunity for Talented Professionals
According to Technology Alberta, the province has an abundance of tech talent. Unfortunately, there is a perception that local opportunities are limited, and many students move to other provinces or countries after graduating.
Multinational tech companies that market their products and services to wider audiences are easier to identify, and many talented professionals look for job opportunities with them in other countries. There is a growing tech industry in Alberta, but many companies develop products and services for business clients, and their public visibility is limited – this is exactly what Technology Alberta wants to change.
When Alberta’s tech talent can find local opportunities, education investments offer local returns. This creates a greater incentive to develop local talent. Also, there are tech companies who have difficulties filling their open positions, simply because they lack visibility.
