Can I Work Remotely For A Canadian Company From India?

It is definitely possible to work remotely for a Canadian company from India, but there are two different scenarios under which you might want to do this:

  • You are based in India and want to work for a Canadian company
  • You are residing in Canada but want to move from Canada to India and continue working for your Canadian Employer

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Based in India and want to work remotely for a Canadian Company

If you are an Indian citizen or resident with right to live/work in India then you can benefit by directly working for a Canadian company as salaries usually tend to be a lot higher than if you were working for a local Indian firm.

Moving from Canada to India but retaining Canadian Employer

If you were previously a Canadian Resident and want to keep your job, you can continue working as a Canadian Employee in India however you will need to make sure that you are filing your taxes in India as well as Canada.

Depending on how long you are going to be in India, you might be considered a resident for tax purposes in India, so it would be advisable to consult an international tax accountant when you are doing your taxes.

Why would a Canadian Company want a remote worker in India?

There are a number of reasons why a Canadian company would want to hire a person based in India and it’s just not cost related –

  • Skills shortage in Canada – There is a massive shortage of skilled labour especially in Engineering and Science which has enticed employers to look outside Canada for hiring people.
  • Time Zone difference – Sometimes Companies want people to work during night time and it might be ideal to have someone who is based in India (during daytime) so that they can have a 24/7 coverage.
  • Regional Expertise – It might make sense for the Canadian company to hire someone in India because they need someone on the ground in India due to the nature of business, which is why they might be hiring someone in India.

How to secure your remote job?

Searching a remote job from India is going to be hard but is definitely possible. Here are some tips that can help you gain a remote job with a Canadian Company –

  • Get yourself remote ready
  • Optimize your resume – Update your resume to market yourself well.
  • Acquire the right skills – Sign up for some online courses
  • Apply for remote jobs through Indeed Canada / Linkedin – Most of the people looking for remote jobs are able to secure one using those two major job portals in Canada.
  • Apply for remote jobs through company’s website – Small/Medium size companies would be more willing to take you as a remote worker than large sized companies.
  • Learn English / French – Both English and French are official languages of Canada and it can be very beneficial if you can speak both languages especially if you are looking for opportunities that involving speaking to a customer.

Do you need right to work in Canada as a remote worker in India?

No, you do not need to have right to work in Canada.

Do let your prospective Canadian Employer know that as you would be working remote, you do not need to have right to work in Canada. Do explain that as an Indian citizen or permanent resident, you have unrestricted right to live and work in India.

How to get paid as a remote worker in India?

There are many different ways this can be setup –

  • Professional Employer Organization (PEO) – Your Employer can use a PEO to hire you as an Employee and provide you with wage/benefits.
  • Setting up an Indian subsidiary – Your Canadian Employer can setup an Indian subsidiary and pay you in Indian Rupees. Note that this be a very complicated process as your Employer might not be familiar with local laws and regulations.
  • Contractor (recommended) – Instead of working as an Employee, you might be able to negotiate yourself as a contractor for the company and get paid in Canadian Dollars. Your bank will automatically convert the Canadian Dollars into Rupees once it’s wired into your account or if you want you can setup a Canadian Bank Account (either through your bank or using a service like Transferwise).

5 Canadian Companies Hiring In Bangalore!

You might be interested in working for a Canadian Company not just because of the possibility to convert it into a role where you get transferred abroad but also because of better working environment as well as relatively higher salary than most local Indian companies.

Here are some Canadian companies that are hiring for multiple roles in Bangalore, which is a tech hub in the country! –

Hudson’s Bay Company (The Bay) is a Toronto based retail company. Apart from Hudson’s Bay, the company also owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th. The company has a wide variety of roles available in different departments such as sales, human resources, workforce management, product management and more!

HBC

HBC is hiring for multiple positions in Bangalore for following roles –

  • Vendor Relations Associate
  • Quality Analyst
  • Workforce Management Analyst
  • Sales Audit
  • Dropship Support Coordinator
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Store Risk Management
  • Digital Risk Management Analyst
  • Data Product Manager
  • Intern – Social Media and Branding/Human Resource

HBC Job Portal – https://www.hbcindiacareers.com/

Evertz Microsystems is a software and hardware development company recognized in the film/media industry. The company has its headquarter in Burlington, Canada. Most of the opportunities in the company are related to the Tech Industry.

Evertz Microsystems

Evertz is hiring for the following roles –

  • Software Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Build and Release Engineer
  • Automation Engineer (QA)
  • Project Engineer
  • UI/Systems Developer
  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • AV Product Verification Engineer
  • QA Systems Engineer

Evertz Website – https://evertz.com/

CGI Global Inc is an IT consulting company that is based out in Montreal, Quebec. The company provides cloud computing, system integration, IT infrastructure, business process solutions.

CGI Global Inc

CGI Global Inc is hiring in Bangalore for following positions –

  • ODOO Developer
  • Business Analyst
  • Technical Analyst
  • Release Manager
  • SharePoint Administrator
  • SAP Project Manager
  • Manual Tester
  • DevSecOps Architect
  • Data Privacy Architect

CGI company website – https://www.cgi.com/en

Opal-RT was founded in Quebec and provides Real Time Simulation solutions. The company serves across mutliple industries – Power Systems, Automotive, Power Electronics, and Aerospace. It is now seeking to provide technical support to it’s clients in India.

Opal-RT Technologies

Opal-RT Technologies has opportunities for the following roles –

  • Field Application Engineers
  • Systems Integration Specialist
  • Modeling and Simulation Specialist

Opal-RT website – https://www.opal-rt.com/

ApplyBoard is a Canadian Edtech company which wants to make it easier for students to apply for post-secondary education abroad using it’s artificial intelligence recruiting platform. The company is based out in Kitchener, Ontario.

ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard is looking to hire for the following –

  • International Recruitment Officer

ApplyBoard website – https://www.applyboard.com/