Canadian companies hiring right now
Here’s some good news in the Canadian job market: Statistics Canada reported that 60,000 jobs were added last month, with the majority being roles in manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture. The increase also saw 28,000 new manufacturing roles in an industry that has been rattled by tariff concerns, adding some bright news to our country’s economy.
Speaking of tariffs, this past summer the City of Oshawa announced a partnership with Montreal-based Fundica to help small businesses find financial support to deal with ongoing tariff-related challenges. Read on to learn more about Fundica and 11 more Canadian tech companies hiring this month.
Jobs in cleantech
Litmus Automation
What it does: Litmus’ Internet of Things (IoT) solution connects every machine on the factory floor, turning data into insights that help manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity and quality. Its software collects and standardizes data from any industrial system, then makes it available for dashboards, AI tools and enterprise applications.
What Litmus looks for in candidates: “We look for grit, curiosity and people who want to have a voice. Those are the people that succeed the best within our business,” says Sacha Sawaya, co-founder and CFO of Litmus Automation.
Current opportunities: Application Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Account Executive.
Promise Robotics
What it does: Promise Robotics’ AI-driven platform transforms homebuilding into an automated production process. Instead of relying on multiple trades working sequentially on-site, the company uses industrial robots in a controlled factory setting to assemble building components. By delivering faster builds, greater cost transparency and higher efficiency, Promise Robotics helps address labour shortages and affordability pressures in the housing sector.
In the news: Mattamy Homes has partnered with Promise Robotics to use the company’s industrial robots to streamline construction, boost housing supply and tackle affordability and labour challenges in Alberta.
Current opportunities: Production Framer, Material Handler, Product Manager.
Sheba Microsystems
What it does: Sheba Microsystems develops precision systems that help improve camera performance when used in cars, drones and other smart devices. Using tiny motion systems that adjust the lens in real time to counter vibration, movement and temperature changes, its technology delivers clearer, more reliable images even in challenging conditions.
Fun fact: Sheba Microsystems is another in a long list of startups spun out of research from the University of Toronto. The startup was founded in 2016 by Ridha Ben Mrad, PhD a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faez Ba-Tis, who earned his PhD in the same department.
Current opportunities: MEMS Packaging and Testing Engineer, Camera Assembly Technician, MEMS Process Engineer.
Jobs in health
Enhanced Medical Nutrition
What it does: Enhanced Medical Nutrition develops nutrient-rich food products that help patients prepare for and recover from surgeries and other medical procedures. This helps people focus on getting better, rather than worrying about cooking.
In the news: In January, the Toronto-based startup announced it raised U.S.$5 million in a Series A funding round.
Current opportunities: Customer Service Manager, Controller.
Maple
What it does: Maple is a virtual care platform that allows users to see a doctor online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients can securely text, audio or video chat with a Canadian-licensed doctor for diagnosis, treatment and prescriptions.
What you get: Competitive health and dental benefits, unlimited online general practitioner visits and monthly lunch and learns.
Current opportunities: Bilingual Client Success Associate (French/English), VP of Engineering, Lifecycle Marketing Manager.
Medchart
What it does: Medchart is a cloud-based medical record-sharing platform. The company’s tech enhances data quality and speeds up workflows to help healthcare providers, lawyers, insurance providers and patients access necessary information with a focus on privacy.
What you get: Medchat offers three weeks of vacation, group benefits and three months of 100 percent parental leave top-up.
Current opportunities: Accounting Clerk, Account Executive, Revenue Operations Manager.
Welbi
What it does: Welbi builds software that helps senior living and long-term care communities run personalized activity, engagement and wellness programs to improve resident experiences. Its tools give care teams digital tools to plan, track and analyze offerings, freeing up time and improving care.
What you get: Welbi offers a competitive salary, professional development programs, a flexible work from home policy and an annual one-week office closure during the holidays.
Current opportunities: Intermediate Software Developer.
Jobs in finance
MindBridge
What it does: MindBridge’s financial platform helps identify errors, risk and potential fraud across all critical financial transactions and workflows. This solution highlights unusual spikes in vendor payments, detects duplicate invoices and flags high-risk journal entries, allowing auditors and finance teams to investigate issues early and make informed decisions.
In the news: In May the Ottawa Business Journal profiled MindBridge, describing the startup as the “little Ottawa company that could”.
Current opportunities: Solutions Consultant, Customer Success Manager, AI Research Scientist.
Trulioo
What it does: Trulioo is a digital identity company that helps businesses verify customers and organizations in order to prevent fraud and protect sensitive personal information. Its platform is used by banks, credit unions, payment providers, marketplaces and crypto firms.
The work experience at Trulioo: “You’re able to have a seat at the table, work with senior leaders and see the impact of your role on a daily basis,” says Natalie Major, Trulioo’s talent acquisition team lead.
Current opportunities: Director of Product Marketing, Senior Product Manager (AI/ML), Senior/Principal Product Manager (Risk).
Jobs in software
Fundica
What it does: Fundica is a Montreal-based company that helps businesses discover, search and apply for government and private funding opportunities. By making funding easier to access, Fundica helps lower barriers for startups and SMEs, improving financial access and fueling growth in underserved communities.
What you get: Monthly team events, an office location in Montreal and competitive compensation.
Current opportunities: Senior PHP Software Developer, Funding Analyst.
Goodkind
What it does: Toronto-based Goodkind is a communication platform for higher education institutions, helping teams reach, engage and retain students through personalized video messaging, chat, texting and automation. By replacing impersonal mass emails with authentic, human-centred communication, Goodkind helps schools build stronger relationships and improve student outcomes.
What you get: Goodkind offers remote, in-office or hybrid work options, flexible work hours and company meet-ups.
Current opportunities: Business Development Representative, Business Development Intern.
Top Hat
What it does: Top Hat is a teaching app used by instructors to create interactive lectures, quizzes, polls and discussions that keep students engaged, whether in-class or online. Over three million students at 750 of North America’s top colleges and universities have used Top Hat.
In the news: Top Hat CEO Maggie Leen shares how her career took her from selling textbooks to leading one of Canada’s fast-growing edtech startups.
Current opportunities: Test Engineer, Design Lead, Platform Engineer.
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Alex Kinsella