Research Guides: EXPE 4802: Interviews and Personal Branding (Business): Company Listings: Technology

Company Listings: Technology

LinkedIn Top Startups 2022: The 15 Canadian Companies on the Rise

Backed by LinkedIn data,this list is intended for jobseekers who are excited by the opportunity to innovate, solve problems and grow their skills in a startup. If you see a company that sparks your interest, take a look at who you may know from LinkedIn profiles and turn on job alerts to stay on top of future opportunities.

Member Directory - BC Tech Association
A member directory of the BC Tech Association, which includes public and private/startup companies in the technology sector in BC. A great resource for discovering potential employers, professionals, and investors in the local tech community.
Clutch: Mobile Web Development
Company directories for the businesses seeking companies that provide tech solutions. You may look for companies by location (city/country) and platform.
NOTE:
- hourly figures refer to the company's charges for their services
- reviews are submitted by other companies
Reference Canada (company directory)
A company directory, including small to medium-sized businesses across Canada. Information provided includes company’s address, sales volume, number of employees, name of manager/owner, etc. Use the Advanced Search feature to search by industry, geography, and/or business size.
NOTE: The number of employees and sales figures may not be always correct. Use common sense and try to verify from other sources of information such as the company’s website.
Business in Vancouver: Lists & Data
The local business magazine, Business in Vancouver, compiles lists of the Top 100 or Biggest Companies in various industries in British Columbia or Metro Vancouver.
NOTE 1: While only the top five on any list are visible to non-subscribers of the magazine on the website, the full lists are available in the print issues in the library. They are located in the Journals and Magazines area on the main floor.
NOTE 2: Alternatively, the full company lists are available through Business Source Ultimate on the Vancouver Public Library website. To retrieve the company lists, on the “Business in Vancouver – All Issues and Articles” page in Business Source Ultimate, click “Search within this publication” and select the “Advanced Search” interface. Then add the following keywords in the second search box: “top 100” or “biggest companies”.
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USA and International

Trade Associations and Industry Groups

These can be excellent resources for finding companies and industry information as well as networking events. They also offer professional development opportunities. Here are some major associations supporting tech and creative industries:

BC Tech Association
- Industry reports
- Job events
DigiBC: The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia
- Job Postings
Government of Canada - Job Bank
A comprehensive database for searching jobs across Canada. It includes job postings from some major job sites, e.g., Monster, Workopolis, and WorkBC.