By Rebecca Gao | June 28, 2022
If you’re looking for a new role, there’s no time better than now. Currently, there are a wide variety of Canadian startups in a diverse range of industries — from enterprise software to biotech — looking to grow their teams.
Here are 15 homegrown startups hiring right now.
What it does: Toronto-based Loopio created a request for proposal (RFP) software that helps streamline businesses’ RFPs, as well due diligence and security questionnaires. Loopio also makes sales content accessible and helps with collaboration.
The perks: Loopio is a remote-first company and there’s tons of support to help with the realities of WFH, including monthly phone and internet allowances. (Employees based in Toronto) have the option to work from home or in the office. Plus, the company provides hubs across Canada to make meet-ups easy.
Current openings: There are over 35 current openings including Senior director of Product Marketing (Toronto and Vancouver), Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Security Engineer (Toronto and Vancouver), Senior Data Engineer( Toronto and Vancouver), Software Developer (Content Trust Team) (Toronto and Vancouver, Senior Software Developer (Connections Team), Customer Success Manager (Commercial), Senior Customer Success Manager (Enterprise), Event Marketing Manager and Software Developer.
What it does: Humi is a cloud-based HR software designed and built to help companies run their small and mid-sized business easier and more efficiently. Its software platform helps companies manage human resources, payroll, recruitment, employee onboarding and benefits.
The perks: Humi’s workplace is remote friendly with flexible hours. Employees are also offered equity ownership, health benefits and longer weekends with business hours ending at 1 p.m. every Friday. Humi also has a partnership with InkBlot Therapy so employees have virtual access to mental health and wellness resources.
Current openings: Product Manager, Payroll & Reporting, Demand Generation Specialist, Staff Software Engineer, Payroll, Senior Software Engineer, Payroll, Senior Mobile Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, PHP, DevOps Specialist.
What it does: Deep Genomics uses AI and machine learning to develop and revolutionize RNA therapies to treat genetic conditions. The startup aims to use the technology to find better pharmaceuticals — faster. Deep Genomics has raised U.S.$180 million and it currently has 10 drugs in preclinical development, and four of them are set to enter hyman trials by mid-2023.
The perks: Employees have the choice of working in-person at the Toronto or Boston offices, or virtually. Plus, Deep Genomics offers stock ownership, flexible vacation time and regular social events for team members.
Current openings: Senior Software Engineer: Bioinformatics, Product Manager, Research Associate: Preclinical Research, Graduate Research Intern (Computational Biology), Research Associate: In Vivo, Associate Director of Statistical Genetics, Machine Learning Engineer (All Levels), Graduate Research Intern (Machine Learning), Machine Learning Scientist (All Levels).
What it does: This company’s AI-powered platform helps procurement teams to deliver better visibility, accuracy and analytics across the supplier base. Tealbook enables buyers and suppliers’ partnership. This last December, the company raised U.S.$50 million in Series B funding.
The perks: Employees at Tealbook get access to stock options, no-meeting days and all health and wellness costs covered.
Current openings: There are 32 current openings including Senior Product Designer, Product Designer, Senior DevOps Engineer, Strategic Customer Success Lead, Executive Assistant, Implement Program Manager and Human Resources Business Partner.
What it does: Tulip is a Kitchener-based company and is the first mobile point of sale platform built for store associates, used by such retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach and Chanel.
The perks: Tulip allows their employees to work remotely from anywhere in the world, offers a 4- or 4.5-day work week and a “workcation” benefit for employees to work reduced hours before or after the scheduled time off so as to not eat into the vacation time.
Current openings: Senior Project Manager (Remote), Senior QA Automation Engineer (Remote), Senior PHP Developer (Remote), Customer Success Engineer (Remote), QA Automation Engineer (Remote), Development Team Lead
What it does: Based in Montreal, Vention helps manufacturing companies automate their production floor through their online-first platform which enables their clients to design, program and commission automated equipment from their web browser. Its platform is currently used in more than 2,000 factories across five continents.
The perks: Vention employees get a flexible working schedule, a comprehensive health plan, competitive compensation, monthly company-sponsored events, for weeks of vacation and complimentary drinks and snacks when working in-office.
Current openings: There are 69 openings including Mechanical Engineer, Sales, Director Revenue Operations, Quality Assurance Analyst, Application Engineer, Junior Electrical Assembly Technician and more.
What it does: Wattpad is a global multi-platform entertainment company that uses the power of community and technology to enable the creation and distribution of content across a number of platforms. The flagship app, Wattpad, is home to more than 90 million users who spend more than 23 billion minutes per month engaged by original stories. Readers can comment on a book as it’s being written and message the creator. The company is based in Toronto but it is hiring for positions all across the country.
The perks: Wattpad offers employees health benefits, generous vacation, parental leave top up, a monthly home office allowance, choice of hardware, flexible hours and remote work options.
Current openings: There are currently 72 openings including: Senior iOS Engineer, Product Manager, Engagement, Intermediate DevOps Engineer, Senior Product Experience Designer, Principal Product Experience Designer, and more.
What it does: This company helps customers manage and maintain their waste equipment through its advanced iSmart IoT system. It has developed smart compactor units that are packed with sensors to monitor their performance and alert the company’s engineers if an issue is detected.
The perks: Metro Group employees are offered competitive pay, group life and health benefits, educational assistance, employee discount programs and growth opportunities.
Current openings: There are currently 25 openings including Welder/Installer, Service Coordinator/Scheduler (Construction), Brake Press/Shear Operator, MIG Welder, Customer Service Representative and more.
What it does: This Fredericton-based startup helps dairy farmers monitor and measure critical indicators of milk quality, such as fat content and protein from individual cows at every milking. SomaDetect’s technology allows for in-line measurements to help farmers assess milk quality, the reproductive status of the cows and overall health of the herd.
The perks: The company offers remote opportunities, flexible work schedules and time off for volunteering.
Current openings: There are currently 21 openings including: Software Engineer, Farm Specialist: Sales, Software Development Manager, Data Science/Machine Learning Manager, ML Developer and more.
What it does: Fiix’s cloud-based CMMS helps companies schedule, organize and track maintenance. Its software uses artificial intelligence to provide insights to help companies modernize their maintenance processes.
The perks: Employees at Fiix are offered extended health benefits, vacation and flex hours, parental leave top-ups, education reimbursements and opportunities to move and work anywhere in the world.
Current openings: The company currently has several openings, including: Sales Manager OEM, Internship GSM, IT Program Manager, Interaction Center Manager, Sr Warehouse Material Handler and more.
What it does: Smarter Alloys is a Cambridge-based company whose Multiple Memory Material technology allows materials to function like machines. The memory alloy is able to retain its original shape, and has applications ranging from wearable techs to medical devices.
The perks: This company offers full benefits and employee stock options.
Current openings: Fluids Engineer, Powertrain Engineer, Business Development Associate, Mechatronics Engineer, Materials Science Engineer, Mechanical Engineer/Designer.
What it does: Foxquilt is a B2B insurance technology company that helps other organizations save on small business insurance. Its online platform is able to provide quotes in less than five minutes.
The perks: Foxquilt has a hybrid work structure, flexible work schedule, employee stock options and a casual dress code.
Current openings: There are currently 20 openings at Foxquilt including Advertising Operations Manager, Commercial Insurance Specialist, Business Analyst, QA Engineer, Technical Writer and more.
What it does: eLeapPower develops tech for zero-emission electric vehicles which optimizes battery performance and cuts charging down.
The perks: The company is headquartered in downtown Toronto and offers employees a competitive compensation package and global opportunities.
Current openings: Logistics Coordinator, Office Manager/ Executive Assistant, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer Lead.
What it does: This company develops geospatial tech to help forestry companies be more efficient and productive in forest planning, management and harvest operations.
The perks: LimGeonomics offers their employees remote work options as well as offices in Ottawa and Calgary.
Current openings: Sales Development Representative (SDR), QA Specialist, GIS Support Analyst I, Software Development Team Lead, Web Developer II, Product Marketing Specialist, Electronics Technician, Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence Developer, Customer Success Lead.
What it does: StackAdapt is an advertising technology company that offers a multi-channel self-service platform to media buyers. It uses AI and machine learning to support advertising campaigns, and offers companies a short ramp time and reporting tools to track bottom-line growth.
The perks: Employees at StackAdapt are offered full benefits, Apple gear for WFH, weekly credits towards lunches at restaurants, professional development opportunities and a remote work culture.
Current openings: There are more than 122 current openings at StackAdapt including Senior Accountant, Senior Specialist, Revenue Operatuons (Toronto), Analyst, Sales Strategy and Operations (Toronto) and more.
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