Hire employees in Canada without opening a company.
We handle payroll, compliance, and employment. You manage the team.
Operating as a Canadian employer of record since 2016 · Beaconsfield, Québec
Trusted by U.S. companies hiring in Canada
Start in 24–48 hours with full compliance
ISO 9001 · 27001 · 42001 ISO certified and insured
Canadian employer of record
How hiring through InfraDev works
InfraDev becomes the legal employer of the person you choose in Canada. We issue the employment agreement, run payroll and source deductions, remit to the CRA, and keep the employment compliant with federal and provincial standards. You direct the day-to-day work, and your company does not need a Canadian entity.
Once terms are agreed, most hires can start within 24–48 hours.
Why U.S. companies hire through InfraDev
Employment infrastructure in Canada, without building it yourself.
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No Canadian entity required
Hire through our Canadian employer of record instead of incorporating and running payroll yourself.
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Onboarding in 24–48 hours
Once terms are agreed, your hire can start without entity setup or a long implementation.
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Payroll and tax handled
Payroll, source deductions and CRA remittances are run on the Canadian side every pay cycle.
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Employment compliance managed
Contracts and records follow federal and provincial employment standards.
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Your IP stays yours
Clear contractual structures keep intellectual property and business interests with your company.
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No long-term lock-in
Hire one employee or a full team, and adjust, expand or offboard without rigid commitments.
Who we work with
U.S. companies that need to hire and manage employees in Canada without opening a Canadian company, particularly in technical, regulated, and professional industries.
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Technology companies
U.S. software and technology firms hiring Canadian developers, engineers, and technical teams.
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Insurance and financial services
Insurance companies, banks, and financial institutions hiring Canadian professionals in governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and regulatory roles.
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AI and data engineering teams
Companies hiring AI engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers in Canada.
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Consulting and professional services firms
Consulting firms hiring Canadian consultants, analysts, and project professionals.
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Engineering and technical firms
Engineering firms hiring Canadian engineers, designers, and technical specialists.
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Companies expanding into Canada
Organizations entering or testing the Canadian market before opening a Canadian entity.
Client results
How U.S. companies have built and run teams in Canada with InfraDev.
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Department takeover: a distribution company cut department costs 24% with EOR and office hosting
A regional distribution company moved its 11-person operations support department to InfraDev. The same people kept doing the same work, now employed by InfraDev and hosted in our office, for a fixed fee 24% below the in-house cost.
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A U.S. GRC firm built a 9-person Canadian team without a Canadian entity, at 28% lower cost
A U.S. governance, risk and compliance consultancy employed nine Canadian GRC specialists through InfraDev's Employer of Record service, with its first hire 21 days after the first call and fully loaded costs about 28% below equivalent U.S. hires.
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A Pacific island resort built a remote infrastructure and AI team with Canadian engineers
A private island resort in the South Pacific engaged Canadian infrastructure and AI engineers through InfraDev's Employer of Record and consulting management services, at 32% lower cost per engineer and with hiring time cut from 45–60 days to 18–24.
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Frequently asked questions
Hiring employees in Canada: employer of record, payroll, compliance, and timelines.
How quickly can we hire an employee in Canada through InfraDev?
In many cases you can onboard in as little as 24–48 hours after commercial terms are set. We handle contracts, payroll setup, and compliance so your hire can start without you forming a Canadian entity.
What is an Employer of Record (EOR), and do we need a Canadian company?
An Employer of Record is the legal employer on paper in Canada. InfraDev employs your chosen Canadian worker, runs payroll, and meets employment obligations. Your company does not need to incorporate in Canada to hire through our EOR model.
What does InfraDev handle for payroll and compliance?
We manage Canadian payroll, source deductions, remittances to the CRA, employment contracts, and core HR administration aligned with federal and provincial rules. You direct day-to-day work and performance.
How are costs structured when we hire through InfraDev?
Pricing typically combines pass-through employment costs (salary, employer charges) and a transparent management fee. We walk you through the model on a call so you can budget with confidence.
When should we use a contractor versus an employee in Canada?
Contractors can be appropriate for true independent engagements. If someone is integrated into your team long term, employee status is often the safer path. InfraDev helps you employ people as W2-equivalent Canadian employees under our EOR when that is the right fit. Compare your options.
How does InfraDev support Canadian employment compliance?
We maintain employment records, run compliant payroll cycles, and apply federal and provincial employment standards to the relationship. You get a single partner accountable for the employment layer in Canada.
Is using an EOR to hire in Canada allowed for U.S. companies?
Yes. Third-party employment is a recognized model in Canada when structured correctly. InfraDev employs Canadian workers on behalf of foreign clients in line with applicable law. We do not recruit or employ workers inside the United States.
What roles can we hire through InfraDev?
We support professional and technical roles across Canada, including software, cloud, data, operations, and consulting-style positions. Remote employment across provinces is standard.
Need to hire in Canada without opening a Canadian company?
Tell us about the role. On a short call we'll walk through costs, timelines, and next steps.
No commitment — a short call to see if this is the right fit.