Hire in Canada
Mandatory Benefits
- ✓ Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — 5.95% employer contribution
- ✓ Employment Insurance (EI) — 2.28% employer contribution
- ✓ 2 weeks paid annual leave (minimum; increases with tenure)
- ✓ Provincial health insurance varies by province
Hiring in Canada with Pynk
Canada is a top destination for global companies expanding into North America, offering proximity to the US market, a bilingual workforce, and one of the world’s most diverse professional populations.
Why Companies Hire in Canada
- Close cultural and time-zone alignment with US operations
- Large tech hubs in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal
- Favourable immigration pathways for skilled workers (Express Entry)
- Lower cost base than comparable US talent in many sectors
Key Employment Considerations
Employment law in Canada is provincially regulated, meaning requirements differ significantly between Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and other provinces. Common law notice periods can substantially exceed statutory minimums. Quebec requires French-language compliance for workplace documents.
Pynk navigates all provincial variations and ensures compliant employment from coast to coast.
Hire in Canada in 48 hours
Pynk becomes the legal employer. You manage the work. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all fully compliant.
View PricingPynk maintains owned legal entities in Canada. Our in-country legal team ensures every contract, filing, and payment meets local requirements.
Cost Estimator
How much does it cost to hire in Canada?
Enter an annual salary below to see a side-by-side comparison of the true employment cost in Canada versus a flat Pynk EOR fee — including employer taxes, mandatory benefits, and multi-employee savings.
Global Hiring Cost Calculator
3-way comparison: Pynk EOR · Own Entity · Own Entity + Transfer Pricing
Full-time employees · employer statutory costs apply · $499/mo Pynk fee
OECD range 7–12%
Immigration
Visa & Work Permit Guide
Work Visa Types
Employer-Specific Work Permit (LMIA-based)
Requires a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) showing no Canadian worker is available. Processing is lengthier but broadly applicable.
LMIA-Exempt Work Permit (CUSMA / CETA / ICA)
Fast-track permits available for US and Mexican nationals under CUSMA, or EU nationals under CETA, for qualifying professional roles.
Global Talent Stream (GTS)
Expedited 2-week processing for highly skilled tech roles via designated referral partners. Ideal for software engineers and data scientists.
Pynk Advantage
Pynk Canada is a designated GTS employer, enabling 2-week processing for eligible tech roles.
Quick Facts
- ✓ LMIA or exemption category confirmation
- ✓ Valid job offer from a Canadian employer
- ✓ Relevant credentials and work experience
- ✓ Biometrics enrollment
- ✓ Medical exam (if required by nationality)
Ready to hire your first employee in Canada?
Our Canada experts are ready to onboard your new hire within 48 hours of contract signing. Zero entity setup. Zero legal risk.