By Veronica Sheppard | April 02, 2019
Canada has become a major tech hub, with high-growth startups looking for innovative minds to join their teams in major cities across the country.
If you’re looking for a way to fast-track your career, startups could give you a leg up. More than their corporate cousins, these young companies value (and nurture) agility and resilience. And because you’re working with entrepreneurs, you’ll be expected to act like an entrepreneur — learn on the fly; cultivate new skills; take risks; make strong business decisions. In short, startups train you to navigate uncertainty and thrive in our fast-changing world of work.
Explore your next career move at one of these thriving Canadian startups this April:
What they do: Drop is a fast-growing company that rewards online shoppers with redeemable benefits at major outlets like Starbucks, Wholefoods and Nike. Currently looking to fill a range of roles, Drop offers employees a list of perks like paid-for TTC passes and catered lunches.
Current job openings: Email Marketing Manager, Frontend Engineer, Business Operations & Strategy Associate, Community Manager, Customer Support Lead
Details: Learn more and apply on Drop’s careers page here.
What they do: Toronto-based Myant is a smart clothing manufacturer that knits innovative sensors into fabrics, allowing users to monitor their heartrate and track health symptoms simply.
Current job openings: Knitting Technician, Hardware Product Manager, UX Designer, Human Resources Manager, Mobile Developer
Details: Learn more and apply on Myant’s careers page here.
What they do: Wysdom.AI builds conversational artificial intelligence systems for businesses, so they can meaningfully connect with customers. With comprehensive benefits and a bustling startup environment, their team is growing fast.
Current job openings: Solutions Architect, Digital Project Manager, AI Data Analyst, Intermediate Java Developer, Director of Sales
Details: Learn more and apply on Wysdom.AI’s careers page here.
What they do: Tulip is a mobile application provider that improves frontline customer service and how payments are made in retail stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Kate Spade and Coach. Employees enjoy full benefits and more, with perks like weekly catered lunches and regular social events.
Current job openings: Test Coordinator, Senior QA Analyst, Information Security Officer, Project Manager, Sales Director
Details: Learn more and apply on Tulip’s careers page here.
What they do: Think Research works to organize the world’s health knowledge so that patients can get the best care possible.
Current job openings: VP of Marketing, Document Development Summer Student, Corporate General Counsel, IT Security Manager, Clinical Subject Matter Expert Consultant
Details: Learn more and apply on the Think Research careers page here.
What they do: Montreal-based Flinks is a data company that helps businesses provide better financial services to consumers by connecting user’s bank accounts, and providing financial insights and credit risk intelligence.
Current job openings: Data Scientist, Financial Controller, Junior Infrastructure Specialist, C# Reliability Specialist
Details: Learn more and apply on Flinks’ careers page here.
What they do: Ideal empowers talent acquisition teams to make data-backed hiring decisions using artificial intelligence. Their team places value in a healthy work-life balance and maintains a focus on impact-driven work.
Current job openings: Director of Marketing, Machine Learning Engineer, Enterprise Account Executive, Software Engineer, Customer Success Manager
Details: Learn more and apply on Ideal’s careers page here.
What they do: Nulogy develops supply-chain management software for CPG brands. The company offers robust benefits from day one, including sit/stand desk setups, free gym facilities and flexible work hours.
Current job openings: Billings & Collections Specialist, Global Support Representatives, Education Specialist, Software Developer Lead
Details: Learn more and apply on Nuology’s careers page here.
What they do: Fiix is cloud-based software that organizes, tracks and schedules auto maintenance. Prided in being approachable, transparent and modern, Fiix is growing their Toronto team to create sustainable change.
Current job openings: CMMS Implementation Consultant, Accounts Receivable Associate, IT Manager, DevOps Manager, Customer Success Representative
Details: Learn more and apply on Fiix’s careers page here.
What they do: #paid works with big-name clients like PayPal, IKEA, Sephora and others to intelligently deliver content and media designed to optimize working spend. With benefits like lifestyle spending accounts, in-house mindfulness coaching and flexible vacation pay, the company has built a sought-after workplace to join.
Current job openings: Digital Strategist, Program Execution Coordinator, Account Executive of Creator Media, Senior Product Designer
Details: Learn more and apply on #paid’s careers page here.
What they do: Toronto-based KOHO provides a no-fee, pre-paid, reloadable Visa card and integrated app that tracks personal spending to help manage budgets.
Current job openings: Company Coach, Bilingual User Success Agent, VP of Growth, VP of Finance, IT Analyst
Details: Learn more and apply on KOHO’s careers page here.