10 companies that are always hiring for remote jobs in Canada
The pandemic ushered in a new era for employers and employees, showing that remote jobs are possible, and maybe even more practical for some workplaces.
However, since lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in 2022, an increasing number of companies are moving from remote jobs to mandating a full return to the office.
Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that he’s mandating all Ontario Public Service Agency and Commission employees to work in-person, five days a week, starting in January 2026, much to the dismay of labour unions.
If you find yourself in a similar situation with your employer and aren’t ready to go back to commuting to the office, thankfully, there are plenty of companies that prioritize a flexible and “remote-first” work environment.
Here are companies that are always hiring for remote jobs in Canada.
Shopify
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This Ottawa-based e-commerce giant is remote-first, which means you won’t be tethered to a desk at an office.
“The way we work is Digital by Design, or DxD as we like to call it,” reads the company’s careers page. “That means you do your daily work wherever you work best, connect in person with your team to solve tough problems together, and drop in to one of our office locations called Ports whenever you fancy it.”
Shopify has a variety of remote jobs up for grabs, including positions in engineering and data, design, sales, and communications.
Check out Shopify’s job postings.
WealthSimple
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The Canadian online investment management service boasts a remote-first workplace, with the option to work in-office at its downtown Toronto location. On top of that, the company has a 90 Days Away program, allowing its full-time employees to work internationally.
“Onboarding is simple, too. We’ll send you your MacBook and any other equipment your role requires,” reads the WealthSimple careers page. “You’ll also have access to a wellness credit from day one, covering other home office essentials you need to make your workspace comfortable and productive.”
The company has several remote jobs available, including positions in finance, data and engineering, and client experience.
Check out WealthSimple’s job postings.
KOHO Financial
KOHO Financial
The Toronto-based fintech company has a remote-first environment, allowing its employees to “work from anywhere.” It also supports its new employees working from home by providing them with a $1,000 remote office setup budget.
The company currently has 19 openings for remote jobs, including roles in marketing, product, and technology.
Check out KOHO’s job postings.
ABE
The American ad agency that focuses on social media marketing is a remote-first team. It mainly allows for remote work in the U.S., but some positions are available in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
“This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack,” reads a job description for a digital designer in Canada.
ABE is hiring for 10 remote jobs in Canada, including an account strategist role, a motion and graphic design role, and a social media advertising strategist role.
Check out ABE’s job postings.
Instacart
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The American grocery delivery company has a remote workforce across Canada and the U.S.
It provides employees with a work-from-home stipend and offers reimbursements “so you can be your most productive while at home.”
Instacart is hiring for a variety of remote jobs, including positions in account and finance, IT, legal, and customer experience and operations.
Check out Instacart’s job postings.
OpenTable
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The online restaurant reservation service isn’t a fully remote workplace, but it does offer hybrid positions with the option to work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
OpenTable has plenty of remote jobs available, including roles in technology, marketing, people and culture, and design.
Check out OpenTable’s job postings.
Zensurance
The small business insurance agency offers a remote-first setup for flexibility, providing employees with a home office allowance to “create a comfortable workspace.”
It also provides an “office in a box” to new workers, shipping all of the tech you’ll need to your door.
Zensurance has several remote jobs open, including positions in broking, insurance, and product.
Check out Zensurance’s job postings.
FLiiP
The fitness business management platform is a remote-first workplace that mainly hires in Canada and the U.S.
It’s hiring for a variety of remote jobs, including full-stack content marketers, engineers, and visual content and brand designers.
Check out FLiiP’s job postings.
Voldex
Voldex
The gaming company that produces Roblox games allows employees to work remotely from home or anywhere around the world.
It has several openings for remote jobs, including a QA tester position, a game designer, and a 3D artist role.
Check out Voldex’s job postings.
GitLab
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The software company has a “remote culture,” allowing employees to live anywhere, as long as the company has an entity in that location.
It has some remote jobs up for grabs in North America, including positions in marketing and general and administrative.
Check out GitLab’s job postings.