U.S. companies that want to hire or manage talent in Canada need a partner who understands both sides of the border—and who is properly set up to work with American businesses. We are authorized to operate in the U.S. and to manage resources in Canada, whether we supply the talent or you bring your own and we act as their Employer of Record. This guide explains how we work with U.S. customers so you can hire in Canada quickly, compliantly, and with minimal admin.
How We Partner With U.S. Companies
We work with U.S.-based businesses of all sizes to access and manage Canadian talent. Our role is to remove the legal, tax, and HR complexity of employing people in Canada so you can focus on building your team and your product.
Two ways we work with you:
- We provide the resources. You tell us the roles, skills, and team size you need. We source, vet, and hire candidates in Canada and employ them through our Canadian entity. You get a ready-made team without recruiting or entity setup.
- We hire your staff for you. You have candidates (or existing contractors you want to convert). We onboard them as employees in Canada, run payroll, handle benefits and taxes, and stay compliant. You keep full day-to-day control; we handle employment and administration.
In both cases, we are the legal Employer of Record in Canada. You get one U.S.-facing relationship and one contract, while we manage everything on the Canadian side.
Authorized to Operate in the U.S.
To serve U.S. customers well, we are set up to do business in the United States. That means:
- U.S. business presence: We can contract with U.S. companies in a clear, standard way—invoices, agreements, and communication in USD and under terms that U.S. legal and finance teams expect.
- Familiar engagement model: You work with us like any other U.S. vendor or partner: clear SOWs or master services agreements, straightforward billing, and a single point of contact.
- No need for you to set up in Canada: Because we operate in the U.S. and employ people in Canada, you don’t need a Canadian entity, Canadian bank account, or Canadian payroll. We sit in the middle and handle Canadian employment so you don’t have to.
Being authorized to operate in the U.S. also means we understand U.S. expectations around compliance, data, and contracts. We design our processes so that U.S. companies can engage us without extra legal or procurement overhead.
Managing Resources in Canada
All Canadian employment—whether we provide the talent or hire your chosen candidates—is managed through our Canadian entity and our EOR infrastructure. That includes:
- Employment contracts under Canadian and provincial law
- Payroll and remittances to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Statutory benefits (e.g., CPP, EI, provincial requirements)
- Optional benefits (health, dental, etc.) as agreed
- Ongoing compliance with employment standards, tax, and reporting
We keep your Canadian team legally employed and correctly paid so you don’t have to become an expert in Canadian HR or tax. You manage the work; we manage the employment. Our processes are built for U.S. companies: clear contracts, predictable billing, and a single point of contact so your legal, HR, and finance teams can engage with one partner instead of navigating Canadian payroll, benefits, and employment law on their own. That’s why being authorized to operate in the U.S. and to manage resources in Canada matters—you get a U.S.-style engagement with Canadian employment handled behind the scenes.
Option 1: We Provide the Resources
When you need Canadian talent but don’t want to recruit or run a hiring process yourself, we can provide the resources.
How it works:
- You share role descriptions, team size (from 1 to 20), and any must-haves (skills, experience, location).
- We source and screen candidates from our network and the Canadian market.
- We present shortlisted candidates; you interview and choose who you want.
- We extend offers and onboard them as our employees in Canada.
- They work for you day to day; we handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance.
This model works well when you want to move fast, don’t have in-house Canadian recruiting, or prefer a single partner for “team in Canada” instead of managing multiple vendors. We support team sizes from 1 to 20 across the industries we serve.
Option 2: We Hire Your Staff for You
When you already have candidates—or contractors you want to convert to employees—we can hire them for you and act as their Employer of Record in Canada.
How it works:
- You identify the people you want to hire (or convert).
- We handle employment contracts, tax forms, and onboarding in Canada.
- We add them to our payroll and benefits; they become our employees on paper, your team in practice.
- You keep full control over role, responsibilities, and performance; we handle everything related to employment, pay, and compliance.
This model is ideal when you’ve already found talent, when you’re converting contractors to employees for compliance or consistency, or when you want to retain specific people without setting up a Canadian entity. Same as above: we support team sizes from 1 to 20. Many U.S. companies use this path after a successful contractor engagement: they’ve already vetted the person and want to bring them on as a proper employee for benefits, retention, and compliance, but don’t want to form a Canadian company. We handle the employment side so the transition is smooth and you keep the same working relationship.
Why U.S. Companies Choose This Model
- One U.S. contract: You contract with us in the U.S.; we take care of all Canadian employment.
- Speed: No entity formation in Canada—often 48 hours from agreement to first day of work.
- Cost: Avoid Canadian incorporation, accounting, and HR overhead; often save up to 30% vs. hiring the same level of talent in the U.S.
- Compliance: We keep Canadian employment, tax, and benefits compliant so you don’t carry the risk.
- Flexibility: Scale from 1 to 20 (or more) through the same partner and process.
Industries We Serve
We work with U.S. companies across sectors that need Canadian talent—whether we provide it or employ the people you choose. Team sizes from 1 to 20 are standard.
| Industry | Team sizes we support |
|---|---|
| Technology & Software | 1–20 developers, PMs, and engineers |
| Professional Services & Consulting | 1–20 consultants and analysts |
| Healthcare & Life Sciences | 1–20 clinical, research, and operations staff |
| Financial Services & Fintech | 1–20 analysts, developers, and operations |
| Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 1–20 specialists and coordinators |
| Media & Creative | 1–20 designers, writers, and producers |
| E-commerce & Retail | 1–20 merchandising, tech, and support staff |
| Energy & Clean Tech | 1–20 engineers and project staff |
Whether you need one key hire or a full team, we can support you through our EOR in Canada while you work with us from the U.S. under a single engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you authorized to work with U.S. companies?
Yes. We are set up and authorized to operate in the U.S. so we can contract with U.S. businesses directly. You work with us like any U.S.-facing vendor—one agreement, one relationship, one invoice stream.
Do I need a Canadian entity to hire in Canada with you?
No. We employ people through our Canadian entity as the Employer of Record. You don’t need to form a company, open a Canadian bank account, or run Canadian payroll. We handle all of that.
What’s the difference between “you provide resources” and “you hire my staff”?
When we provide the resources, we recruit and hire people in Canada and employ them; you interview and select, then we onboard them. When we hire your staff for you, you bring the candidates (or contractors to convert), and we employ them in Canada and run payroll and compliance. In both cases we are the EOR in Canada.
Can I use you for just one person in Canada?
Yes. We support team sizes from 1 to 20 (and can discuss larger teams). A single key hire in Canada is a common use case for U.S. companies.
How fast can my new hire start?
In many cases, once the agreement and paperwork are in place, a new hire can be employed and working within 48 hours. Exact timing depends on completed forms and your chosen start date.
Who manages my team’s day-to-day work?
You do. We handle employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance. You assign work, set goals, and manage performance. We don’t direct or supervise their job duties.
What if I already have contractors in Canada I want to convert?
We can onboard them as employees under our EOR. That often improves compliance (proper classification) and consistency (one employment and benefits framework). We’ll handle contracts, payroll setup, and transition.
Do you only work with certain industries?
We work with a wide range of industries, including technology, professional services, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, media, e-commerce, and energy. Team sizes from 1 to 20 are supported in these and related sectors.
How do I get billed—in USD or CAD?
Billing is typically in USD for U.S. customers, so your finance team can pay like any other U.S. vendor. Specifics are set in your master agreement.
What if I need to scale from 5 to 20 people?
Our model supports that. You add more people through the same engagement—either we help you find and hire them, or you bring candidates and we employ them. No need to change structure or add new entities.
Can you help with roles outside Canada?
Our focus is U.S. companies hiring in Canada. We are authorized to operate in the U.S. and to manage Canadian resources. For other countries, we’d point you to partners or solutions that match that scope.
How do I start working with you?
Get in touch with your needs: team size (1–20), roles, and whether you want us to provide talent or employ people you’ve already chosen. We’ll outline options, pricing, and next steps so you can have Canadian staff working quickly and compliantly.
Ready to Partner With Us? Get in Touch
We’re here to make it simple for U.S. companies to hire and manage talent in Canada. We’re authorized to operate in the U.S., we manage all Canadian employment and compliance, and we can either provide the resources or hire your staff for you—with team sizes from 1 to 20 across the industries we serve.
Want to see how we can work together? Contact us to discuss your team size, roles, and whether you’d like us to supply talent or employ your chosen candidates. We’ll walk you through the process and get your Canadian team up and running. As a U.S.-authorized partner managing Canadian resources, we make cross-border hiring simple so you can focus on building your team and your business.