12 Canadian companies hiring this month
Looking for a new job for the new year? Look no further.
Job hunting before the holidays ramp up? Good news: there are lots of amazing Canadian tech companies that are hiring now. Especially in sectors like education and healthcare, job growth is trending up. Companies like Prodigy Education and Intellijoint Surgical are just two of many Canadian ventures looking to add to their staff. Here are 12 Canadian companies hiring right now.
Jobs in Cleantech
GHGSat
What it does: This Montreal-based company uses satellite technology to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sites.
What you get: GHGSat has one of the industry’s most interesting perks: the company names its satellites after employees’ kids. Other perks include health and social benefits, flex-time and development programs.
Current openings: There are many openings at GHGSat right now including Senior Product Manager, Data Scientist, Sales Development Representative, Data Engineer and more.
Vention
What it does: Based in Montreal, Vention helps manufacturing companies automate production floors using an online-first platform, which enables their clients to design, program and commission automated equipment from a web browser. Vention’s solution is currently being used in more than two thousand factories in over five continents.
What you get: A flexible schedule, a comprehensive health plan, competitive compensation, monthly company-sponsored events, four weeks of vacation and complimentary drinks and snacks when working in-office.
Current openings: There are many openings at Vention right now including Performance Marketing Specialist, Senior Software Developer – System Integration, Vice President, Manufacturing and Procurement and more.
Proventus Global
What it does: Proventus Global works to “address challenges associated with the energy transition,” says the company’s technology and innovation director Thomas Wood. That means providing solutions for clean power supply.
What employees will experience: “We look for candidates who are passionate about sustainable energy solutions, innovative, and are keen to make a difference in the world,” says Wood. “Our offices are located at MaRS Waterfront, with all of the perks associated with the vibrant and exciting versatile work environment.”
Current openings: Electrical Engineer (EV Charger/Power Electronics Lead), Senior Electrical Engineer (Microgrid) and Financial Controller.
Jobs in Finance
Influicity
What it does: Influicity works with brands and agencies on a wide variety of digital media aspects, from influencer marketing to custom podcasts and beyond, driving business and growth with metrics to back it up.
What you get: A casual dress code and flexible work schedule.
Current openings: Territory Manager (High Ticket Sales)
Smooth Commerce
What it does: Smooth Commerce’s platform helps restaurants streamline mobile payment and order ahead systems, loyalty rewards programs, and is also able to help brands offer customers customized offers and promotions.
What you get: The ability to work anywhere in Canada, casual work environment and flexible hours.
Current openings: Senior React Developer.
Shakepay
What it does: Shakepay’s app allows Canadians to buy and sell Bitcoin. Users can also use the digital currency to pay friends, like sending an e-transfer.
In the news and on the streets: This summer, Shakepay went on a country-wide tour in the “Shakemobile”, raising brand awareness. The campaign reached more than 350 million views on social media.
Current openings: Senior Product Manager, Social Media Strategist, Customer Support Representative and more.
Jobs in Health
Petal
What it does: Based in Quebec City, Petal develops online management, communication and planning tools for physicians.
What you get: A $1,000 bonus for remote work set-up, 4 to 6 weeks of vacation per year, an annual wellness allowance and flexible work hours.
Current openings: Technicien comptable, Senior Platform Specialist, Medical Billing Clerk (Medcom), Staff Developer, Quality Assurance and Automation Expert, Medical Billing Technician, Inside Sales Representative, Product Management Intern, Inside Sales Representative.
Intellijoint Surgical
What it does: Founded in 2010, Kitchener-based Intellijoint Surgical develops surgical navigation solutions to aid doctors in joint replacement surgeries.
In the news: In July, Brampton Civic Hospital adopted Intellijoint’s technology, reportedly cutting surgery times in half.
Current openings: There are many openings at Intellijoint Surgical now including Quality Assurance Analyst, Sales Consultant, Production Manager and more.
Sprout Family
What it does: Sprout Family is a digital health platform that helps workers navigate their employer benefits around fertility, surrogacy and adoption care. Sprout also administers inclusive financial benefits coverage.
What it’s like to work there: “At Sprout, you’ll work with a small but mighty team to solve a growing problem in human healthcare. Our team brings expertise in femtech, operations and investing. We’re seeking our first few employees to play a pivotal role in building Sprout’s foundation and shaping its future,” says Sprout’s co-founder Suze Mason. Benefits include stock options, unlimited vacation and fully remote work.
Current openings: Sales and Partnerships – Group Benefits @ Sprout Family, Sales and Partnerships – Group Benefits, Senior, Product Designer
Jobs in Software
Xanadu
What it does: Xanadu is a computing company that is creating quantum hardware and software (which uses quantum mechanics to calculate faster than traditional computers). “Xanadu operates within the cutting-edge space of quantum computing. Our mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere,” says Aaron Walker, the company’s talent acquisition lead.
What Xanadu is working toward: “Our most recent hardware achievement is our new quantum computer called Aurora which is the world’s first scalable, networked and modular quantum computer,” says Walker.
Current openings: There are many openings at Xanadu including Photonics Engineer (Semiconductor Materials), Wafer Dicing Engineer, Software Developer – Photonics Tooling and more.
Prodigy Education
What it does: Prodigy Education is a Toronto-based education technology company that has created an engaging, effective, adaptive and free game-based learning platform to help grade school students practice their math skills.
What you get: Flexible work arrangements, a hybrid work arrangement, unlimited sick days and a work from home budget.
Current openings: There are many openings at Prodigy Education including Software Developer, Game Producer, Game Designer and more.
IMRSV Data Labs (Anvil)
What it does: IMRSV Data Labs provides document analysis, natural language processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence for both military and commercial markets.
What you get: Technical certification or leadership skills development and flexible benefits.
Current openings: Technical Project Manager, Senior Front End Engineer.
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Rebecca Gao