Employment overview in Canada
Hiring in Canada requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Canada without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is CAD and the standard payroll cycle is bi-weekly. The official working language is English / French, and contracts must comply with Canada employment law.
Key employment laws in Canada
- Working hours40 hrs/week
- Probation period3 months
- Notice period1–8 weeks (province)
- Paid annual leave10–15 days
- Public holidays5–13 (province)
- Minimum wageVaries by province
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Canada
Payroll in Canada runs bi-weekly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~7–10% on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Canada
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~7–10% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Canada?
- Hire in Canada in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Canada employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in CAD on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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