Hire Employees In Canada The Easy Way
You found the perfect Canadian candidate. Now you need a way to hire them legally, pay them correctly, and stay compliant with Canadian employment law. That is exactly what we do.
Bridgewater Talent Integration makes it simple for U.S. and international companies to hire, onboard, and pay employees across every Canadian province. No legal entity required. No guesswork. Just a clear, compliant path to building your Canadian team.
It's easy to get started with Bridgwater TI.
Why Hiring In Canada Feels Complicated
If you are a U.S. company looking to hire Canadian talent, you have probably already hit a wall. You cannot just add a Canadian worker to your U.S Payroll. Canadian employment law, tax rules, and benefits expectations are completely different from what you are used to, and they change from province to province.
Here is what most companies run into when they try to figure this out on their own:
- You need a Canadian legal entity to employ someone in Canada, and setting one up takes months and costs money.
- Canadian payroll involves CPP contributions, Employment Insurance premiums, provincial income tax, and statutory deductions that your U.S. payroll system cannot handle.
- Employment standards are different in every province. What applies in Ontario does not apply in Québec, and getting it wrong means fines, back pay, or legal claims.
- Canadian employees expect benefits like extended health coverage, dental, vision, RRSPs, and disability insurance. Without a competitive package, you will struggle to attract top talent.
- Terminating a Canadian employee without following the correct process can result in costly wrongful dismissal claims.
- Classifying a Canadian worker as an independent contractor when they should be an employee creates legal and financial exposure.
These are real challenges, but none of them has to slow you down. That is where Bridgewater Talent Integration comes in.
How You Hire Canadians Without the Complexity
Bridgewater Talent Integration is a Canadian Employer of Record and PEO specialist. We handle the legal, payroll, tax, and HR aspects of hiring Canadians so you can focus on what your new hires were brought in to do.
You choose the candidate. You manage their day to day work. We take care of everything else behind the scenes, from drafting a province specific employment contract to processing payroll, remitting taxes, administering benefits, and making sure every step complies with Canadian law.
The Result?
You get your Canadian employee onboarded in days, not months. You stay fully compliant from day one. And you avoid the cost and complexity of setting up your own Canadian entity.
We currently support companies hiring Canadian talent, across technology, life sciences, engineering, financial services, telecom, and more.
Two Ways To Hire In Canada
The right solution depends on whether you already have a Canadian legal entity. Here is how each option works.
Employer Of Record (EOR): You Do Not Have A Canadian Entity
This is the most common path for U.S. companies hiring in Canada for the first time. Bridgewater Talent Integration becomes the legal employer of your Canadian workers. You keep full control of the employee’s role, responsibilities, and day to day work.
With our EOR service, you get:
- A legal way to employ Canadians without incorporating in Canada
- Province specific employment contracts that protect you and your employee
- Full payroll processing with CPP, EI, income tax, and all statutory deductions
- Access to competitive employee benefits including health, dental, vision, RRSP, and disability coverage
- Onboarding in as little as 24 to 72 hours once your agreement is in place
- A dedicated account manager who knows your team by name
Professional Employer Organization (PEO): You Already Have A Canadian Entity
If your company already has a legal entity in Canada but you want expert help managing HR, payroll, and benefits, our PEO Service is the right fit. You keep your entity. We handle the administration in a co employment arrangement, so your team gets the support they need while you stay focused on running your business.
With our PEO service, you get:
- Full cycle payroll covering federal and provincial taxes across every province
- Employee benefits administration including health, dental, RRSP, life insurance, and disability
- Government filings such as ROEs, T4s, and CRA compliance
- Employment contract drafting, review, and ongoing compliance support
- Leave tracking and statutory entitlements managed on your behalf
- A dedicated account manager who understands your business
Not Sure Which Model Is Right for You?
That is a question we hear all the time, and the answer depends on your situation. If you do not have a Canadian entity and you want the fastest, lowest risk way to start hiring, the EOR model is almost always the right choice. If you already have a Canadian entity but want to hand off the administrative burden, PEO is the way to go.
Either way, a quick conversation with our team will give you a clear answer.
What You Get When You Work With Bridgewater TI
We are not a global EOR trying to cover 150 countries. We focus exclusively on Canada. That means you get a team with deep, specialized knowledge of Canadian employment law, payroll, and benefits, not a generalist reading from a playbook.
Speed
You can have a Canadian employee onboarded and ready to work in as little as one day. Standard onboarding can take place within 24 to 72 hours once your client service agreement is in place.
Compliance You Can Count On
Our team includes certified payroll compliance professionals and payroll leadership professionals. We manage compliance across all 13 provinces and territories, including Québec, which has its own distinct set of rules.
Transparent Pricing
You pay a clear, per employee fee with no hidden costs. You know exactly what you are paying before you start, and there are no surprises down the road.
A Real Person on Your Account
You will not submit tickets into a queue. You get a dedicated account manager who knows your company, your employees, and your needs. When you have a question, you talk to someone who already has the context.
20 Plus Years of Experience
Bridgewater Talent Integration is part of the BMI Ltd family of businesses, which has been in the staffing and employment industry for over two decades. We are a team that has seen and solved just about every cross border employment scenario.
Access To Employment Lawyers
When a complex situation arises, such as a termination, a compliance question, or a provincial regulatory change, we will advise you to a recommended network of employment lawyers across Canadian provinces.
Industries We Serve
Our clients come from a wide range of industries. Whether you are a fast growing startup looking to make your first Canadian hire or an established enterprise managing a distributed team, we have the experience to support you.
We work with companies in technology, professional services, life sciences, engineering, financial services, telecom, and private equity backed ventures. Each of these industries has its own nuances when it comes to Canadian employment, and our team is equipped to handle them.
Hiring Across Every Canadian Province
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories, each with its own employment standards, minimum wage rules, statutory holidays, leave entitlements, and termination requirements. What works in Alberta does not necessarily work in Ontario, and Québec operates under an entirely separate civil law system with its own language requirements and regulations.
When you work with Bridgewater Talent Integration, you do not need to become an expert in any of this. We draft province specific employment contracts, manage payroll deductions according to each jurisdiction’s rules, and keep you compliant no matter where your Canadian employees are located.
The provinces where we see the highest demand from U.S. employers include:
- Ontario – Canada’s largest province by population and a major hub for technology, financial, and professional services.
- British Columbia – Home to Vancouver’s thriving tech scene and a popular destination for remote talent.
- Alberta – A key market for energy, engineering, and technology companies, with a competitive tax environment.
- Québec – A province with unique compliance requirements including language laws, its own pension plan (QPP instead of CPP), and distinct labor standards. Many employers shy away from hiring here, but we handle it every day.
We support hiring in every province and territory across Canada.
How It Works
Getting started is straightforward. Here is what the process looks like from start to finish.
- Tell Us About Your Hire: You have a candidate in mind or you are planning to hire in Canada. Reach out and we will prepare a tailored proposal based on the role, the province, and your needs.
- Sign the Client Service Agreement: We outline the services, costs, and terms clearly. No complicated contracts, no surprises.
- We Create a Compliant Offer: Together, we put together a competitive, province specific offer that meets Canadian employment standards and reflects what your candidate will expect.
- Employment Contract Is Signed: We draft a contract tailored to the employee’s province.
- Your Employee Is Onboarded: Your new hire is onboarded with full HR support. Benefits enrollment, payroll setup, and compliance documentation are handled by our team.
- Payroll And Compliance Run On Autopilot: From here, we manage payroll, tax remittances, benefits administration, and ongoing compliance. You focus on getting great work from your new team member.
Ready To Hire In Canada?
You do not need to figure out Canadian Employment Law on your own. Whether you are making your first Canadian hire or scaling an existing team, Bridgewater Talent Integration gives you a clear, compliant, and cost effective way to get it done.
Book a free consultation and find out how quickly you can get started.
Go Deeper: Canadian Employment Resources
Hiring in Canada involves understanding payroll, employment law, taxes, benefits, and insurance obligations that are different from what you are used to in the U.S. We have created in depth guides on each of these topics so you can learn at your own pace or hand them to your team.
