Maximize Canadian tech hiring and elevate your operational excellence. No local entity required.
We do more than manage HR. Our Employer of Record is a full-service solution that lets you launch and grow your team in Canada without the usual headaches and risks.
Progressive immigration programs fast-track top-tier skilled workers worldwide.
Financial incentives include generous SR&ED credits and strategic innovation funding.
The Canadian ICT sector experiences AI, software, and digital innovation growth.
Ranked 23rd globally for ease of doing business, with a projected GDP of $2.3 trillion (2025).
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C$70k – C$210k/year ($52k – $157k).
| City | Niche focus | Avg. software developer pay |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | FinTech, AI, SaaS, Cybersecurity | C$110k/year ($82k) |
| Vancouver | Cloud, Gaming, Telecommunications | C$105k/year ($78k) |
| Montreal | AI, VR/AR, Video Games | C$95k/year ($70k) |
| Ottawa | GovTech, Cybersecurity | C$100k/year ($75k) |
| Calgary | Energy Tech, Infrastructure | C$90k/year ($67k) |
Note: Salary figures include bonuses and represent 2025 market estimates. Compensation varies by contract, sector, seniority, and location.
Essential insights on Canadian tech employment rules.
Employment Standards Acts, Occupational Health and Safety Acts, and Human Rights Codes
Contributions to CPP and EI by employers and employees vary by province and are mandatory.
Remote work must be contractually defined, covering location, hours, duties, communication, and equipment use.
Remote contractors must register their business and manage billing, taxes, and compliance.
Companies typically reimburse reasonable remote work costs, with provincial variations:
Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts require companies to ensure safe, ergonomic remote work environments:
Companies must ensure transparency, secure handling, and lawful processing of personal data, especially during onboarding and distributed work.
With these blockers, completing all necessary paperwork for your hires in Canada takes longer and may present challenges.
Each province has its own rules on wages, overtime, and breaks that must be strictly followed.
Incorrectly classifying workers can result in heavy penalties and back taxes.
Employee data must be handled according to strict rules under PIPEDA.
Employers must meet notice and severance requirements of provincial laws and contracts.
Salaries must be processed via compliant Canadian payroll providers.
Employees must be accurately enrolled in CPP, EI, and provincial health plans.
We cover every employment detail so your team stays protected.
Over 15 years of global tech team management make our Employer of Record the cost-effective, expert choice for software teams across Canada.
We handle all hiring risks and complexities in Canada. Here’s what’s in our Employer of Record package:
Verified employment, signed contract, SIN registration, and enrollment in CPP and EI.
Salaries and monthly deductions for CPP, EI, provincial health premiums, and taxes managed automatically.
Job roles defined clearly. Data managed under PIPEDA and provincial laws.
Designed specifically for Canada’s ICT professionals:
Competitive rates for local and global teams.
Add-ons:
Recruitment, Visa services, Premium benefits and Dedicated HR team.
per employee/ month.
A basic EOR package with flexible service add-ons.
Annual compensation insights by role and region across provinces and territories.
| Province or territory | Junior | Mid–level | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | C$60k / $44k | C$85k / $62k | C$110k / $80k |
| Quebec | C$55k / $40k | C$78k / $57k | C$105k / $76k |
| British Columbia | C$58k / $43k | C$83k / $60k | C$108k / $78k |
| Alberta | C$57k / $42k | C$80k / $58k | C$105k / $76k |
| Manitoba | C$54k / $40k | C$77k / $56k | C$102k / $74k |
| Nova Scotia | C$52k / $38k | C$75k / $55k | C$100k / $73k |
| New Brunswick | C$51k / $37k | C$73k / $53k | C$98k / $71k |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$50k / $37k | C$72k / $52k | C$96k / $70k |
| Prince Edward Island | C$49k / $36k | C$70k / $51k | C$95k / $69k |
| Northwest Territories | C$55k / $40k | C$79k / $57k | C$104k / $75k |
| Yukon | C$56k / $41k | C$81k / $58k | C$106k / $76k |
| Nunavut | C$54k / $40k | C$78k / $57k | C$103k / $74k |
Note: Figures reflect base salary plus standard annual bonus (2025); Employer of Record fees not included.
Provincial rules, remote teams, and immigrant onboarding in Canada can be tricky. Chat with our experts and get the answers you need.
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Amazing. Just two weeks after we came to them, we already have our candidates recommended and ready to hire. I haven’t had much experience with recruitment agencies, but from what I’ve heard, they work nowhere near that fast.
GEOR has a very unique platform that they leverage to qualify, score, and predict success with candidates. I found it very helpful within the hiring process.There making changes and revisions to their overall platform. I don’t see anything that hasn’t worked well.
The team’s professionalism and technical expertise were unmatched. They met our intricate needs with tailored solutions, guaranteeing reliability and efficiency, while modern technology was expertly incorporated into our systems.
The GEOR team was essentially an extension of our team. They found highly skilled engineers to manage core project goals, supporting the development of a scalable and reliable platform.
We first requested a meeting with the GEOR team. Following the meeting, they began to thoroughly examine our project and attempted to comprehend our expectations. When they realized what we needed, they began presenting potential candidates to us and began the interview process. We closed the positions with GEOR’s full support after two rounds of interviews.
They go above and beyond with their service delivery. My initial expectations have not only been met but exceeded to a level I didn’t think possible.
GEOR’s team of experts seamlessly integrated into our operations, taking responsibility for temporary labor staffing, including recruitment, training, and compliance.
GEOR’s approach was comprehensive, addressing every aspect of our HR requirements. From recruitment to employee relations, payroll to compliance. Their recruitment strategies were particularly impressive. GEOR meticulously sourced candidates tailored to our specialized roles, ensuring we maintained a talented and dedicated workforce. Moreover, their onboarding process was seamless, facilitating a smooth transition for new hires and minimizing disruption to our operations.
I love the fact that they are always ready to help and put a lot of effort into every aspect of their work. GEOR was helping source, review and iterate candidates suited for our roles
GEOR is a cohesive software team that truly understood our idea, provided realistic timelines, and offered innovative suggestions for our software development project. Their work quality and responsiveness were topnotch, and I would highly recommend them to others.
Everything was smooth, each week was full pipeline in order to conduct interviews non-stop. We are very grateful to the team that worked with us, and we wish the same results in other projects.
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Whether you pick talent from our vetted pool or bring your own hires, we’ll have your team ready to go within 7 days.Think of our Employer of Record as your trusted growth partner in Canada, handling everything from contracts and payroll to benefits and learning programs, all fully compliant with local laws.
Launch your expansion in Canada with us.
We become your legal employer in Canada, managing contracts, payroll, and all official filings for you.
To recruit legally in Canada without establishing a local entity, ensuring full compliance with labor laws.
Mainly SaaS, AI, fintech, and innovative product teams expanding into Canada without local offices.
Yes, our Employer of Record sponsors work permits and acts as the local legal employer for your developers.
Yes, we employ full-time staff and support freelance contracts with valid registration and compliant invoicing.
Yes, we support hybrid and remote work with compliant contracts, equipment allowances, and accurate payroll nationwide.
Local workers onboard within 7 business days. Visa processing for non-Canadians takes as little as 2 weeks through GTS and Fast Track programs.
Our Employer of Record handles salary payments and all statutory contributions monthly, fully aligned with Canadian law.
Public and private health insurance, pension contributions, paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, equity, and annual bonuses.
Yes, records comply with GDPR and Canadian privacy laws, ensuring confidentiality and transparency.
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