'OK Google, find me a job': New job search feature launches in Canada

Google is wading into Canada's employment market with a new search feature and a $1 million investment into a forthcoming jobs platform. The technology giant announced Thursday that it had rolled out new search capabilities for Canadian users, allowing job seekers to browse postings that can be filtered by commute distance, job title and time commitment within the Google search engine. Google also revealed its philanthropic arm will be financially backing Toronto's MaRS innovation hub as it develops an employment platform that will launch next year and aims to help workers navigate the changing job market. The moves signal Google's growing interest in the employment sector and the expansion of its search functions, which come amid a shift toward the automation of workplaces and increasing pressure on workers to update skills as offices become more technologically-savvy. Sabrina Geremia, Google Canada's country director, considers the announcement a natural step for the company because "a lot of people turn to Google when they are looking for jobs."