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Americasโ€ขCA

Hire and pay in Canada

Expand your global team in Canada without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencyCanadian Dollar (C$)
Min WageVaries by province ($15.50 - $19.00 / hr)
Standard Hours40 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
CA
CURRENCY
Canadian Dollar
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
Americas
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
Varies by province ($15.50 - $19.00 / hr)

National Living Wage ยท supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
40 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
3 months standard

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
Provincial statutory notice

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
Common law notice or statutory pay

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
~10% - 12% (EI match + CPP match)
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a Canada hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

Canada : Canadian Dollar
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Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with Canada authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salaryC$65,000
Employer contributionsC$8,970
Statutory pensionC$1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
C$75,920
C$6,327 / month ยท 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under Canada labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Employment Insurance (EI)
Minimum 2 weeks paid vacation
Statutory holidays
๐Ÿ“‹ Before the offer: your compliance checklist
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hiring in Canada: common questions

Yes, employment standards are primarily provincial jurisdiction.
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