Employer of record services in Canada
Grow your team in Canada without an entity, no matter what province. Payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance all handled by our experts, making it the easiest way to employ a Canadian team.
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EOR in Canada: Simplify hiring, payroll & market entry
Entity-free employment
Stay compliant
Dedicated support
Sync with your HR systems
“Their expertise and understanding of the unique hiring, payment, and human resource practices in each country has been nothing short of outstanding. Our Client Success Manager, has done just that … ensured our success. Her availability and willingness to engage on a personal level has made all the difference.”
“Excellent service, especially from our account manager who has gone above and beyond to help us use the platform effectively. Our manager, significantly simplifies my workload. It is like having your own TopSource HR representative on your team.”
“TopSource has been our go-to resource for international hiring. They are responsive, thorough, respectful and knowledgeable. The Client Success team has provided us with the utmost customer service, and the more we use TopSource, the more, it gives us access to more resources and knowledge.”
Benefits of Using an EOR in Canada
Hiring in Canada can be complex due to federal and province-specific regulations. TopSource EOR takes the stress out of compliance so you can hire anywhere—from Ontario and Quebec to British Columbia and Alberta—without worrying about provincial tax rules or employment legislation.
Key Benefits:
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No local entity required — hire faster and reduce startup costs
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Full compliance with federal and province-specific labor laws
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Reduced risk of misclassifying employees or contractors
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Predictable monthly costs with end-to-end payroll administration
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Seamless entry into the Canadian market
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Flexible hiring of remote or local employees
Visa & Global Mobility Support
Navigating visa requirements and global mobility processes in Canada can be complex—but we make it simple. Our Employer of Record (EOR) service can include end-to-end support for work and residence permits, ensuring your international hires can relocate and start working without delays. From assessing eligibility and preparing documentation to coordinating with Canadian authorities and guiding employees through registration steps, we handle each stage with accuracy and care.
Beyond visa processing, we provide comprehensive global mobility assistance, including relocation guidance, compliance management, and ongoing support as your team settles into Canada. With our expertise, you can expand confidently, knowing every move is fully compliant and seamless for both your business and your employees.
Employing in Canada made simple
Employing in Canada should be straightforward—but the reality is that navigating regulations, compliance, and provincial differences can make it far more complicated than expected.
Topsource makes it simple. Our advisory-level experts guide you through every stage of the process, managing the details and eliminating the guesswork. Yes, our platform is powerful and easy to use, but it’s our specialists—and the dedicated phone support that stays with you from start to finish—that truly make hiring in Canada feel effortless. With Topsource, you’re supported every step of the way.
Global Employee Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of your new hire with our calculator. Simply enter their location and salary information in to this handy tool to see what will be spent in employment costs each month.
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*Indicative figures only and not definitive legal advice. Local regulations change frequently. Consult an expertCanada
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More than an Employer of Record.
Employer of Record services are only one way that we help you accelerate your global growth goals. From talent advisory to entity management, we give you the tools you need to research, enter and expand into your key markets.
Market Selection Advisory
Compare available talent, compensation, additional costs and regulations across different countries
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Salary Benchmarking
Identify and prioritize markets for growth based on talent, cost & regulations
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Global Skills Analysis
Map skill availability by region to align talent strategies with business goals..
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Talent Acquisition
Find, hire & onboard the highly skilled team members you need in each locality.
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Talent Strategy Optimization
Optimize your talent strategy to enable your organization to achieve it’s global ambitions.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, including the province-specific rules that make Canada distinctive: each province and territory has its own Employment Standards Act setting minimum wage, overtime, and leave entitlements, on top of federal requirements like CPP (or QPP in Quebec) and EI contributions. We register and remit correctly for the employee’s actual province of employment, since Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec, for example, all set different statutory minimums.
Since Canada’s public healthcare system covers core medical care but not dental, vision, or prescription drugs for most working adults, extended health benefits are close to a market expectation rather than a differentiator. Competitive employers layer on RRSP matching contributions, paid time off above provincial statutory minimums, and mental health or wellness benefits, which have become a significant hiring factor across Canadian provinces.
Statutory minimum notice or pay in lieu is set by the relevant provincial Employment Standards Act and typically scales with tenure, but Canadian common law also recognizes ‘reasonable notice,’ which courts frequently award well above the statutory minimum for non-unionized employees. This dual system is one of the more misunderstood aspects of Canadian employment law for companies used to a single national standard.
An EOR can typically onboard within a few days to a week once SIN (Social Insurance Number) and banking details are confirmed, compared with the weeks needed to incorporate provincially or federally, register for payroll accounts with the CRA, and set up remittances for the correct province. This is especially useful given how much provincial variation there is to navigate for a first Canadian hire.
Canada’s employment rules differ meaningfully by province, and the common law ‘reasonable notice’ exposure adds a layer of termination risk that isn’t obvious from the statutory minimums alone. An EOR manages both the provincial compliance and the associated liability, making it a practical way to hire across multiple provinces without registering and maintaining payroll separately in each one.
Hire Anywhere with Our EOR Services
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