Canada is a growing country with a highly skilled workforce. But it also has a much smaller employment market than other G8 countries like the US, UK, or France. This forces many talented candidates to look to the world for bigger opportunities – while staying at home as a remote worker! Remote work and labour outsourcing for global companies is booming in Canada. They have discovered that hiring in Canada has many benefits, including:
Canada is a diverse country that welcomes highly skilled immigrants from all over the world. Canadians speak over 200 languages and, as of 2023, 20% of the population is foreign born. Protection of that diversity is enshrined in the law of the land, and respect for it is a core part of Canadian culture. Tolerating and adapting to differences and building cultural competency is just part of the Canadian work experience.
Because Canadian culture has many similarities to those of the USA and the UK, is even easier for companies from those countries. They share a common language, broad legal framework, and workplace culture.
While Canada is not the first country you might think of for labour outsourcing, it is a top market for companies looking for highly skilled tech, finance, and creative employees. Compared to countries that hire in Canada, including the USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore, the country has a smaller employment market and lower wages. This drives Canada’s most talented workers to be open to international opportunities that allow them to work remotely from home.
Because Canada is a large country spanning 7 timezones, the country has also become a top target for expanding customer service teams that can work outside of your company’s normal hours.
Opening a local subsidiary allows global companies to operate in Canada and hire local teams. After incorporating your business, you must register with the Canada Revenue Agency to pay tax and your local Worker’s Compensation Board for workplace insurance. Subsidiaries are a great option for companies that want to expand operations into Canada but not for those just looking to hire Canadian workers.
All Canadian workers 18 years and older contribute to the national Canadian Pension Plan. They can choose to retire at age 60 and begin receiving CPP pension payments. CPP is designed to supplement Canadians’ own retirement savings, not replace them. Many employers offer contributions to those savings through RRSP matches.
The cost to hire in Canada varies by province and sector. Provinces with large populations such as Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia tend to have higher salaries. While Alberta has a smaller population, its thriving energy sector has increased average wages across the province. Average salaries in Canada tend to be lower than the USA or UK.
Hiring through an EOR is the best option for global companies looking to hiring long-term Canadian employees.
| Average Salary in Canada | $68,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $127,000 |
| Senior Marketing Manager | $109,000 |
| Senior Sales Manager | $113,000 |
| Employment Insurance | 2.32% |
| Canada Pension Plan | 5.95% |
| Worker’s Compensation | 1-3% |
| Benefits | 3-5% |
| Vacation Pay | 4-6% |
| Health Tax | 1.95- 2.7% |
| Outsourcing Fees | 5-25% |
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