12 Canadian companies hiring right now
Homegrown ventures driving innovation are growing their teams.
While Canada’s unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 percent in April, there’s good news for job seekers in tech and science. Employment in those sectors has grown by 1.8 percent from this time last year, proving that innovation-focused companies are still growing and hiring, even in a slowdown.
Whether you want to fight climate change, improve healthcare or help business work smarter — not harder, there’s a job with your name on it. These 12 Canadian companies are hiring now.
Jobs in cleantech
Acerta
What it does: Advanced manufacturing companies like Nissan, Linamar and Ford use Acerta’s AI-powered platform to improve quality control to get their products to market faster and with fewer defects. By analyzing production data, Acerta identifies patterns that lead to defects, helping teams address issues earlier, reducing waste and expediting problem-solving.
Fun fact: Acerta’s founder and CEO, Greta Cutulenco, was named a Forbes 30-Under-30 for Manufacturing.
Current opportunities: Controls Engineer.
CoLab Software
What it does: CoLab is a St. John’s-based company that helps engineering teams review and approve product designs faster. Its cloud-based platform lets users share CAD files, leave feedback and track changes in one place, making it easier to spot issues early and bring better products to market.
In the news: In March, ExxonMobil and CoLab announced a new partnership and $5.6 million in funding to speed up the development of its AI tool for engineering design collaboration and communications.
Current opportunities: Engineering Manager, Strategic Customer Success Manager, Director of Content Marketing, Revenue Operations Technical Specialist, Senior Product Manager.
TerraFixing
What it does: TerraFixing specializes in removing atmospheric carbon in cold, dry places. Its direct air capture technology traps CO2 without needing heat, water or chemicals. Designed for northern climates, TerraFixing helps fight climate change in some of the world’s harshest environments.
Fun fact: TerraFixing was selected by Foresight Canada as one of the country’s 50 most investable cleantech companies in 2024.
Current opportunities: Technical Writer and Grant Specialist, Adsorption Performance Engineer.
Jobs in health
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 on Maple and monthly lunch and learns.
Current opportunities: Brand Writer, Executive Assistant, Provider Relationship Manager, IT Support Specialist, Client Success Coordinator, Marketing Enablement Specialist, Senior Performance Marketing Manager, Marketing Enablement Manager.
Oncoustics AI
What it does: Oncoustics is a Toronto-based company using AI to turn low-cost ultrasound devices into powerful diagnostic tools. By analyzing raw sound signals, its software delivers instant, readable results without needing a specialist. The technology helps healthcare providers detect diseases earlier.
Fun fact: Oncoustics is a founding partner of the Canadian AI in Healthcare Consortium, which CEO Beth Rogozinski says is designed to benefit the global healthcare system. “We’re working with partner companies like Google, Clarius and other startups to help get these innovations approved and into the hands of clinicians.”
Current opportunities: Machine Learning Scientist, Clinical Research Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Clinical Data Collection Manager, Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer.
Petal
What it does: Petal helps hospitals improve resource management and patient flow. Its AI platform analyzes real-time data to predict demand, streamline scheduling and reduce wait times. For health systems, this means better efficiency and care delivery without adding more staff or infrastructure.
What you get: Petal offers a $1,000 signing bonus, remote work options, access to telehealth services and an annual wellness stipend.
Current opportunities: Growth Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Specialist, Medical Billing Manager, Implementation Specialist, Software Development Team Lead, Staff Platform Specialist.
Jobs in finance
Borrowell
What it does: Borrowell helps Canadians improve their credit and access financial products. Its customers get free access to their Equifax credit score and report, providing recommendations for credit cards, loans and mortgages from a variety of lenders.
What you get: Katy Innes, director of talent at Borrowell, says one of the biggest perks is long weekends every other weekend during the summer. “This means our team gets four additional paid days off, time to rest and recharge and the flexibility to make the most of the summer,” says Innes.
Current opportunities: VP of Engineering, Lifecycle Marketing Manager, Senior Product Manager.
Influicity
What it does: Influicity helps brands run more effective influencer and creator marketing campaigns. Its platform uses data to find the right creators, manage partnerships and track results across channels. For marketers, this means more control, less guesswork and better performance from social media campaigns meant to drive business impact.
Fun fact: The company might be based in Toronto, but has teams around the world, from Seattle and Los Angeles to London and Dublin.
Current opportunities: Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator.
Owl.co
What it does: When a claim is opened, insurance providers use Owl.co to get the actionable insights needed to make faster, more informed decisions. Better insights and streamlined processes help insurers save money on claims by reducing avoidable costs.
What you get: Work-from-home flexibility, comprehensive health insurance and professional development opportunities.
Current opportunities: Field Marketing Coordinator, Research Analyst, Senior Software Engineer, Senior Deep Learning Engineer.
Jobs in software
Humi HR
What it does: Based in Toronto, Humi helps small- and medium-sized businesses manage HR, payroll and benefits. Its all-in-one platform automates tasks like onboarding, time off and payroll processing.
What you get: Humi offers a remote-first work culture with flexible hours, a home office stipend and work-from-anywhere weeks. Team members enjoy comprehensive health benefits, equity from day one, generous vacation time, unlimited personal days and a learning budget to support continuous growth.
Current opportunities: Product Owner, Senior Full Stack Engineer, Bilingual Benefits Experience Associate, DevOps Engineer, Full Stack Ruby Engineer.
Perpetua
What it does: Perpetua Labs helps brands improve e-commerce ad performance. The company’s AI-powered automation takes the friction out of leveraging keywords, managing creatives, audiences and campaigns. This makes it easier for companies to maximize profits and optimize digital exposure.
What you get: Parental leave, learning allowance, flexible time off policy, wellness tools and free lunches.
Current opportunities: Senior Specialist for Custom Client Analytics, DSP Media Specialist.
True Sky
What it does: True Sky helps mid-market and enterprise companies take control of budgeting, planning and forecasting. Built by finance experts, its platform allows teams to continue using Excel while adding features such as improved security and multi-user collaboration. This results in smarter, faster decisions without the hassle of emailing spreadsheets or managing disconnected tools.
What True Sky looks for: “We look for people that are independent and like to learn,” says George Braun, True Sky’s cofounder and CEO. “Learning is a big thing because our industry is constantly changing. We’re also looking for people that are very customer focused and have the desire to help clients.”
Current opportunities: Junior Developer.
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Alex Kinsella