12 Canadian companies hiring right now
As summer turns to fall, tech ventures are ramping up talent acquisition efforts.
As the summer slowdown ends, companies are looking for fresh talent to join their teams. According to recruitment and staffing firm Adecco, fall is an optimal time to job hunt, as new budgets and hiring cycles get approval.
Whether your interests lie in health, climate, finance or otherwise, here are 12 Canadian companies that are hiring right now.
Jobs in cleantech
Clir Renewables
What it does: Clir Renewables’ AI platform connects to operational and battery usage metrics from cleantech assets such as solar and wind farms. The company collects performance data, helping owners improve efficiency and performance.
Fun fact: “Clir” is Welsh for “clear”, a nod to founder Gareth Brown’s Welsh heritage.
Current openings: Sales Operations Specialist.
e-Zinc
What it does: e-Zinc is a Toronto-based company that’s built a low-cost, long-duration energy storage solution using zinc.
In the news: The company recently named its new CTO, who will be leading e-Zinc’s technology and product development teams as the venture ramps up production.
Current openings: Software Engineer- Battery Systems, Senior Electrical Engineer, Vice President, Product MArketing, Office Administrator.
Ranovus
What it does: AI and data centres require a tremendous amount of energy to operate. Ranovus, based out of Ottawa, builds technology that moves data between chips faster and more efficiently, lowering energy requirements.
In the news: The company will be building a $100-million expansion of its Ottawa facility, with $2 million support from the Ontario government.
Current openings: Product Line Manager, Optical Engineer, Silicon Photonics Designer and Tester Engineer, Senior Analog Layout Engineer.
Jobs in healthtech
Muse
What it does: Muse makes headbands that measure the brain’s electrical activity and responds in real-time to provide insights on what’s going on inside the mind, like focus and sleep performance.
Fun fact: In an art installation during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Muse’s technology allowed people to use their brainwaves to light up the CN Tower and Niagara Falls.
Current openings: Quality Assurance Analyst, SEO and Content Specialist, Android Developer, iOS Developer.
Petal Health
What it does: Based in Quebec City, Petal develops online management, communication and planning tools for physicians, cutting down on the time needed to perform administrative tasks, giving them more time to focus on patients.
What you get: A $1,000 remote work set-up stipend, as much as six weeks of vacation per year, an annual wellness allowance and flexible work hours.
Current openings: Medical Billing Agent (StatGo), Mobile Staff Developer, Senior Sales Engineer, Senior Account Executive, Director of Corporate Finance, Medical Billing Clerk (Medcom), Staff SRE Specialist, Legal Counsel – Privacy.
Synaptive Medical
What it does: Synaptive Medical is a Toronto-based company that designs and creates medical devices, hardware and software that provide more accurate imaging and diagnosis. This helps improve patient care in and out of the operating room.
In the news: The company recently secured a significant amount of strategic investment to support growth and innovation.
Current openings: Clinical Applications Specialist, Accounts Payable Associate, Senior, Senior Account, Field Support Specialist, Office Coordinator, Clinical Applications Specialist, System Test Specialist, Intermediate.
Jobs in finance tech
Flinks
What it does: Flinks is a financial data connectivity and open banking platform, which allows people to share their financial information with the fintech institutions of their choice. This helps businesses provide better digital products to customers.
In the news: Flinks recently partnered with global IT firm Trask to speed up open banking adoption in North America.
Current openings: Site Reliability Engineer, Senior DevEx Engineer, Senior Back-end Developer, Reliability Engineer.
Perch
What it does: Whether it’s buying a home, getting a mortgage or financing an investment property, Perch gives users personalized insights into real estate.
What you get: Four weeks of vacation days a year, a completely remote work environment, flexible hours, company equity, team socials and company merch.
Current openings: Mortgage Agent/Broker, Seasoned Mortgage Agent/Broker, Lead Product Designer.
Plooto
What it does: Plooto is a management system for business-to-business payments, making it easier and cheaper for companies to send and collect invoices.
What you get: Comprehensive medical and health coverage, subscriptions to meditation apps, work-from-home and leave policies, access to industry events within the Toronto tech community and growth and development opportunities.
Current openings: Senior Accountant, Senior Product Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Account Executive, HR Business Partner, IT Administrator, Technical Data Governance Specialist, Software Developer in Test.
Jobs in software
Forma
What it does: Forma uses AI to allows sales teams to view performance and optimize sales planning.
Fun fact: In true startup fashion, Forma.ai started out of its founder’s kitchen in Toronto.
Current openings: Associate, Customer Operations, Principal Consultant – Sales Force Effectiveness, Recruiter, Senior Business Analyst.
Lillio
What it does: Formerly HiMama, Lillio is an all-in-one childcare app. The Toronto-based business helps childcare providers streamline operations and improve program quality, freeing up more time for childcare workers to interact with kids.
What you get: A hybrid/remote workplace, paid volunteer days, employee stock options, exciting career opportunities, a personal development budget and parental leave top up.
Current openings: Account Manager, Senior Manager, Sales Force & Revenue Systems, Senior Software Engineer, Senior Financial Analyst, Controller.
ODAIA
What it does: ODAIA uses AI to process data in order to deliver sales and marketing insights to pharma companies around the world.
What you get: Growth and learning opportunities, medical, dental, vision care, mental health and drug coverage, flexible hours, flexible vacation policy, stock options and a WFH allowance.
Current openings: Business Acceleration Partner, Senior Product Designer, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Program Management Lead, Business Acceleration.
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Rebecca Gao