The Rise of Remote Work in Canada

The pandemic transformed the work landscape, proving that remote jobs are not only possible but often more practical for many employers and employees. However, with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022, some companies are pushing for a full return to the office, sparking debates and concerns, such as Ontario's mandate for public service employees to work in-person five days a week by 2026.

For those seeking flexibility, numerous companies in Canada prioritize a remote-first work environment. Here are 10 companies that are consistently hiring for remote roles across the country.

Shopify

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Based in Ottawa, Shopify is a remote-first e-commerce giant. Their Digital by Design (DxD) approach allows employees to work from anywhere, with optional in-person team meetings at office locations called Ports. They offer remote positions in engineering, data, design, sales, and communications.

WealthSimple

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This Canadian investment service is remote-first, with a Toronto office option and a 90 Days Away program for international work. New hires receive a MacBook and a wellness credit for home office setup. Remote jobs are available in finance, data, engineering, and client experience.

KOHO Financial

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A Toronto fintech company with a remote-first culture, KOHO provides a $1,000 setup budget for home offices. They have 19 remote openings in marketing, product, and technology roles.

ABE

An American ad agency focused on social media marketing, ABE is remote-first and hires in Canada, the U.S., UK, and Australia. Collaboration is done via Zoom and Slack. They're hiring for 10 remote jobs in Canada, including account strategist and design roles.

Instacart

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This grocery delivery company has a remote workforce in Canada and the U.S., offering a work-from-home stipend for productivity. Remote positions are available in account and finance, IT, legal, and customer experience.

OpenTable

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Not fully remote, OpenTable offers hybrid roles with the option to work remotely for up to 20 days per year. They have remote jobs in technology, marketing, people and culture, and design.

Zensurance

A small business insurance agency with a remote-first setup, Zensurance provides a home office allowance and an "office in a box" for new hires. Remote positions include roles in broking, insurance, and product.

FLiiP

A fitness management platform that is remote-first and hires in Canada and the U.S. They're seeking remote workers for full-stack content marketers, engineers, and designers.

Voldex

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This gaming company allows employees to work remotely from anywhere, producing Roblox games. Openings include QA tester, game designer, and 3D artist roles.

GitLab

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With a strong remote culture, GitLab hires employees to live anywhere they have an entity. Remote jobs in North America include roles in marketing and general administrative positions.