The employer of record (EOR) solution for hiring Canadian talent

This is part 2 of our 3-part series on hiring Canadian talent. Part 1 covers the key benefits of hiring Canadian workers. Part 3 explains how to choose the right EOR partner and covers strategic benefits for U.S. companies.

How to hire Canadians without establishing a legal entity

An Employer of Record (EOR) helps U.S. companies hire Canadian talent without setting up a legal entity in Canada. It removes common barriers to cross-border employment.

How the EOR model works for international hiring

The EOR becomes the legal employer of your Canadian workforce, handling all employment-related responsibilities:

Payroll administration:

• Processing payments in Canadian dollars
• Ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations
• Managing direct deposits and pay statements

Tax compliance:

• Handling Canadian income tax withholding
• Managing Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions
• Processing Employment Insurance (EI) premiums
• Filing all required reports with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Benefits management:

• Administering benefits that meet or exceed Canadian standards
• Providing healthcare supplements to the public system
• Managing retirement plans and paid leave entitlements
• Ensuring competitive offerings that attract top talent

Employment contracts:

• Creating compliant agreements that adhere to provincial labor laws
• Managing offer letters and employment documentation
• Ensuring proper classification and employment terms

Regulatory compliance:

• Navigating the complexities of varying provincial employment legislation
• Ensuring adherence to local workplace safety requirements
• Managing termination procedures according to Canadian standards

Want to learn how to choose the right EOR partner? Continue to Part 3 of our series.

What is Shoreline?

Shoreline is your plug-and-play solution for hiring top-tier Canadian talent — fast. Built by Islands, Shoreline is your Employer of Record (EOR) in Canada. You can grow your remote team without setting up a legal entity.

We handle the heavy lifting — payroll, compliance, taxes, contracts, and benefits — so you can focus on what matters: growing your business with the right people, in the right time zone, at the right cost.

How to get started

1. Book a quick call to tell us what kind of talent you need.
2. We onboard your hires through our EOR framework — all fully compliant.
3. You go live with a Canadian teammate, ready to work in your time zone within days.

Ready to hire in Canada?
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Or book a call and we'll walk you through the entire process in 15 minutes.