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Congratulations on your decision to hire in Canada! Canada is known for its highly skilled workforce, affordable labor costs, and favorable business environment. Plane makes it easy for you to hire employees in Canada by providing automated tax document collection, payroll, benefits, and more, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the process. Navigating hiring in a new country can be challenging, so we’ve compiled some details to help guide you through the process.

Currency

CAD

Onboarding

1 - 2 weeks

Employer Cost

6% to 10%

Pay Frequency

Semi-Monthly

Public Holidays

10

5 Considerations Before Hiring in Canada

As an employer in Canada, it is important to have a comprehensive employment contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. The contract should include details such as compensation, benefits, vacation time, and sick leave policies. Before onboarding a new employee in Canada, take a moment to consider the following questions:

Will there be a probationary period? If so, for how long?

The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the province or territory where the employee is working, but it is generally between three and six months.

Plane Recommendation

We recommend establishing a probationary period of three months. This will allow both the employee and employer to determine if the fit is right and if the employee is meeting expectations. During this period, the employee can be terminated with limited notice and without cause.

Would you like to offer additional incentives?

Do you want to offer private supplemental health insurance?

Do you want to offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)?

How many days of paid time off will be provided?

Getting Started with Hiring in Canada

Employment Contract

At Plane, we have a written employment agreement that includes clauses regarding termination, probation, salary, leaves, and other entitlements. You can have other agreements such as incentive plans, stock options, and anything specific related to your entity on a separate agreement between you and the employee.

Employers can conduct background checks on prospective employees. However, these checks must be limited to information such as criminal background, education, employment history, and reference checks.

Employment Contract

Employment Laws and Regulations

Payroll and Taxes

RRSP

Payroll Timelines and Dates

Employer Tax Rates

Working Hours

Public Holidays

Compensation

Health Insurance Benefits

Sick Leave

Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave

Vacation Leave

Employment / Termination

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Once you have sorted out the details mentioned above, you can add the employee to the Plane platform. We provide a step-by-step workflow that shows what tasks need to be completed, as well as real-time updates and notifications. This way, you can stay on top of the hiring process at all times. With Plane, you can confidently hire, knowing that you have a powerful platform at your disposal to manage the entire process from start to finish. Here are the instructions for adding a new employee to the platform:

How to hire and onboard an employee

Plane offers a guided process for administrators and managers to hire and onboard their new employees.

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Hiring an employee in a new country can be a complex process, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be a smooth and successful transition. At Plane, we're committed to helping you navigate this process step-by-step. We'll keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest regulations and employment laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about hiring employees outside of the US with Plane:

What is the relationship between my company and Plane?

Pilot Platform Inc (Plane) provides the product and service by helping you manage HR, payroll, and statutory requirements. Plane has its own entities and partners that are the EOR/legal employer where the employee is legally hired in the country. Plane and our partner do not manage the performance of the employees since we do not monitor or work directly with them.