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R&D employment rises

Posted by sweens on February 16, 2010

Published on February 11th, 2010
Canadian Press

A new study suggests employment in research and development is on the rise in Canada.

Statistics Canada reports there were 228,680 full-time equivalent personnel engaged in research and development (R&D) activities in Canada in 2007, up two per cent from the previous year.

The agency says the business enterprise sector employed the majority of R&D personnel in Canada at 65 per cent.

Higher education employed 26 per cent of the country’s R&D workers, while government accounted for eight per cent and non-profit organizations employed one per cent.

StatsCan says about three-quarters of R&D personnel worked in Ontario (45 per cent) and Quebec (31).

Most of the remaining R&D personnel were working in British Columbia (10 per cent) and Alberta (seven).

Researchers accounted for 63 per cent of total R&D personnel, while technicians comprised 25 per cent and support staff 12.

http://www.obj.ca/Technology/2010-02-11/article-661960/R%26amp%3BD-employment-rises/1

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Procom – One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

Posted by sweens on February 16, 2010

 Toronto, February 16, 2010 Procom is pleased to announce that it has been honoured for the fourth consecutive year as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

Established in 1993 by Deloitte & CIBC, Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is the country’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices.

“Recognition by the leading firms that sponsor the program is a significant honour and appreciated greatly by myself and the entire team at Procom,” says President & CEO Frank McCrea. “We believe that our consistent application of best practices has created a strong foundation that has enabled us to weather the recent economic downturn and emerge stronger than before.”

In 2009 the IT staffing industry experienced a downturn affecting the demand for Procom’s core services. By reacting to the market and adapting its offerings Procom overcame economic adversity and developed closer relationships with its clients. The award is validation of the strong leadership and vision of Procom’s management team. Procom would like to thank its clients, consultants and employees for their continued support.

About Procom – Procom Consultants Group is Canada’s leading IT staffing firm. Canadian-owned and operated, Procom has 12 office locations, over 2800 consultants on assignment across North America and is responsible for hundreds of permanent placements annually. Procom’s service offerings include contract and permanent IT staffing, payroll administration, vendor management and IT project solutions. Procom is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. For more information visit: www.procom.ca or www.canadas50best.com.

More Information:
Corporate Communications
Procom Consultants Group
allisonm@procom.ca

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