Tech Jobs in Canada

Canada’s tech market is booming—the government’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) offers the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit, reducing R&D costs for startups. Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Waterloo host more than 600 incubators and accelerators, while the quality of life and safety ratings keep talent coming.

Leading companies span software, AI, fintech, clean‑tech and life sciences. Shopify and Hootsuite anchor Toronto’s SaaS scene; Wealthsimple and Lightspeed dominate fintech; Ubisoft and Square Enix drive Montreal’s gaming sector; Google, Amazon and Microsoft operate major data‑center hubs in Toronto and Vancouver.

Housing and food prices climb faster than in many US metros. Toronto’s average one‑bedroom rent is $1,950/month, Vancouver $2,200, while Montreal averages $1,400. Salary transparency lets you weigh offers against city costs, ensuring you stay above the median living wage of $54,000 in Ontario and $47,000 in British Columbia.