U.S. Technology Companies
Hiring Canadian developers, engineers, and technical teams.
Hire employees in Canada without opening a company
InfraDev acts as the legal employer, handling payroll, compliance, and employment while you manage the team.
Start hiring in days. No Canadian entity required.
Canadian Employer of Record
Hiring In Canada Makes Sense
- No entity, no CRA setup We register and remit on the Canadian side. Your hire can start in 24-48 hours.
- One predictable monthly cost Salary, employer contributions, and a transparent management fee on one invoice.
- Your IP stays yours Every contract assigns work product and inventions to your company.
- Lower employment costs Canadian salaries for comparable roles typically run 10-40% below U.S. metros.
U.S. company You run the team day to day
InfraDev Employer of record
- Onboarding
- Payroll
- Compliance
- Employment
Employee in Canada Legally employed by InfraDev
Trusted by U.S. companies hiring in Canada
Start in 24–48 hours with full compliance
What We Handle For You
Complete Canadian employment compliance and administration
Canadian Payroll
Full payroll processing with accurate calculations and timely payments.
Tax Remittances
CPP, EI, QPP, QPIP remittances and T4/T4A tax slip generation.
Labour Law Compliance
Provincial labour law compliance and workplace safety (CNESST).
Employment Contracts
Legally compliant employment contracts and HR documentation.
Onboarding & Termination
Complete employee onboarding, time tracking, and termination processes including ROEs.
Benefits Administration
Optional benefits administration and HR support services.
Why U.S. Companies Use Us
Hiring in Canada normally requires forming a Canadian corporation, registering with the CRA, opening payroll accounts, and understanding provincial labour laws. With InfraDev, you skip all of this.
Onboarding in 24-48 Hours
Once terms are set and documents are in, your hire can start within two business days.
No Canadian Entity
You hire through our employer of record instead of incorporating in Canada.
CRA Compliance Handled
We manage payroll accounts, source deductions, and remittances to the CRA.
Lower Employment Costs
Canadian salaries for comparable senior roles typically run 10-40% below U.S. equivalents, with no loss of skill.
Compliant by Default
Contracts and administration aligned with federal and provincial employment standards.
Transparent Billing
One monthly invoice: salary, employer contributions, and our management fee.
Want to learn more about hiring Canadian talent? Read our guides: Why Outsource to Canada? | How Does the Hiring Model Work?
How It Works
A simple, streamlined process for cross-border hiring
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You Select a Candidate
You choose the person you want to hire — your employee or one we help you recruit.
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We Hire Them in Canada
The worker becomes a legal employee of InfraDev under our Canadian company.
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You Manage Their Work
You assign tasks, evaluate performance, and integrate them into your team.
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One Simple Monthly Invoice
We take care of payroll, remittances, and compliance. You receive one clear invoice.
Who Uses Employer of Record Services
U.S. organizations use an EOR to hire Canadian employees compliantly without a local entity.
Insurance and Financial Services Companies
Hiring governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and regulatory professionals.
AI and Data Engineering Teams
Hiring AI engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers in Canada.
Consulting Firms
Hiring Canadian consultants, analysts, and project professionals.
Engineering and Technical Firms
Hiring Canadian engineers, designers, and technical specialists.
Companies Expanding Into Canada
Organizations entering the Canadian market before opening a local entity.
Employer of Record vs Opening a Canadian Company
Compare operating through InfraDev as your EOR with forming and running your own Canadian corporation.
With InfraDev as Employer of Record
- Hire in Canada without opening a company
- Payroll and tax remittances managed
- Employment compliance managed
- Faster onboarding
- Lower administrative overhead
If I did it on my own
- Setup takes months
- Must register for payroll accounts
- Must manage payroll and tax remittances
- Must manage employment law and compliance
- Must have HR and administration overhead
How Employer of Record Pricing Works
Pricing is structured so you can budget with confidence. Exact fees depend on your situation; we will walk through the model on a call.
- Monthly fee per employee for EOR administration and employment infrastructure
- Payroll and statutory deductions processed on schedule
- Employer contributions (CPP, EI, and other statutory amounts) handled as part of the employment relationship
- Benefits can be included if required for your roles
- No Canadian entity setup costs when you hire through InfraDev
- No payroll system setup required on your side
- No CRA payroll account management required for your U.S. company
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Employer of Record services
Yes. Third-party employment is a recognized model in Canada when structured correctly. Canadian employment law permits a third-party employer to hire workers on behalf of foreign companies. InfraDev employs Canadian workers on behalf of U.S. businesses, in line with applicable law. We do not recruit or employ workers inside the United States.
No. InfraDev acts as the employer of record, so you don't form a Canadian corporation, register with the CRA, or set up payroll accounts. We handle all of that.
Yes. We specialize in remote employment. Your Canadian employees work from wherever they are located in Canada, and you manage their day-to-day work remotely.
We do not provide immigration sponsorship (TN, H1B, etc.). We only offer Canadian-based employment for workers who are already legally authorized to work in Canada.
We focus on the employment and compliance side. You find the candidates you want to hire, and we facilitate the legal employment process. We are not a recruitment agency.
We handle all termination processes including Record of Employment (ROE) generation, final pay, and compliance with provincial labour laws regarding notice periods and severance.
Typically within 24-48 hours once we have all required documentation. The exact timeline depends on the completeness of the employee's information and any specific provincial requirements.
We can hire employees in all Canadian provinces and territories. We ensure compliance with provincial labour laws, workers' compensation (CNESST in Quebec), and all regional requirements.
Yes, InfraDev has office space. We can accommodate staff who need to work from a physical office. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Yes. Our employees and those placed through our EOR services can work from our office 5 days a week if you prefer an on-site arrangement. We can work with you to set up this arrangement.
Yes. We can work with you to implement security protocols that ensure access to systems, data, or facilities is granted exclusively through our physical office location. This is ideal for clients with strict compliance or security requirements. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Disclaimer
InfraDev hires employees in Canada and provides full Canadian labour compliance. We do not provide U.S. employment, immigration sponsorship, or legal tax advice. All services are provided in accordance with Canadian federal and provincial laws.
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We handle employment, payroll, and compliance so you can focus on building your team.
Start in as little as 24–48 hours, fully compliant from day one.
No commitment — just a quick conversation to see if this is the right fit.