Canadian employment, clearly defined
A Canadian employer of record. Built around your team.
Shoreline is an employer of record service provider focused on Canada. Through our employer of record service, U.S. companies employ and pay people in Canada: you manage the team's work, and Shoreline handles the Canadian employment responsibilities set out in your agreement. Onboarding is same day, within 24 hours.
Definition
What is an employer of record service in Canada?
A Canadian employer of record is the legal employer for employees engaged through its service. It administers the agreed employment, payroll, and benefits responsibilities while the client company directs the employee's day-to-day work.
This is an employment arrangement, not simply a way to send a salary payment. When you compare employer of record services in Canada, confirm the employing entity, supported locations, contract terms, and responsibilities on both sides before you move forward.
Responsibilities
Know who does what.
| Area | Shoreline's proposed role | Your company's role |
|---|---|---|
| Employment documentation | Prepare and administer the agreed local employment documents | Provide accurate role, compensation, location, and working-arrangement details |
| Payroll | Administer payroll and the employer obligations included in the service | Fund payroll and approve changes by agreed deadlines |
| Benefits | Coordinate the coverage and administration included in the arrangement | Review coverage and associated costs before committing |
| Daily work | Support employment administration | Set priorities, direct work, and manage performance |
| Employment changes | Coordinate the required process within the agreed scope | Raise changes early and provide the information needed |
| Employee questions | Provide the agreed employment/payroll support route | Keep work-related management and communication clear |
Start with the people, not a recruitment package.
Already have Canadian employees?
Review their current arrangement and whether a transfer to Shoreline makes sense.
Explore switching →Already chosen a candidate?
Discuss employment setup, compensation, location, and onboarding. You do not need Shoreline to source the person first.
Need help adding someone later?
Ask about additional Canadian hiring support as a separate service.
Cashback program
The Canadian EOR that rewards you for employing.
Every payroll you run through Shoreline earns cashback, the way a rewards card earns points. Review eligible employment, the approved calculation base, and payment timing alongside your total service costs.
Compare providers
Shoreline, Deel, Remote, or Rippling? Match the provider to the job.
All three providers advertise Canadian employment services, so the decision is not whether a global provider can handle Canada (Deel Canada, Remote Canada, Rippling Canada). Compare the scope you need, the proposed employment arrangement, the transition, and the complete cost.
| Your priority | A useful starting point |
|---|---|
| A broader hiring, payroll, HR, IT, and mobility relationship | Evaluate Deel's range. |
| Global employment infrastructure, payroll, and connected systems | Evaluate Remote's offer. |
| HR, payroll, IT, and finance within a wider workforce system | Evaluate Rippling's suite. |
| A Canadian team's EOR arrangement and Shoreline's cashback terms | Review Shoreline's Canada-focused service, eligibility, and full economics. |
A broader platform may be the better choice if it meets requirements beyond Canadian employment. Shoreline is worth evaluating when Canada is the immediate priority; cashback alone does not establish the best overall fit.
See how you compare
Already with Deel, Remote or Rippling? Get a side-by-side report.
Your fees, benefits and cashback next to Shoreline's, on your real numbers.
Get the details before making the decision.
Your proposal should identify the legal employer, supported employee locations, payroll schedule, benefits, support contacts, fees, and cashback terms. If you already have a team, it should also explain the transition.
FAQ
Canadian EOR questions
Do we keep managing our employees' work?
Yes. You continue to direct day-to-day work; your agreement explains the employment responsibilities and decisions that require coordination with Shoreline.
Employer of record vs staffing agency: what's the difference?
An EOR addresses the employment arrangement, while a staffing agency typically helps source or supply talent. Finding a person and legally employing that person are separate buying needs.
Employer of record vs PEO: how are they different?
An EOR and a PEO are not interchangeable arrangements. Confirm the legal employer, whether you need your own local entity, the responsibilities retained, and the applicable jurisdiction rather than assuming the labels mean the same thing.
Is Shoreline a payroll service provider in Canada?
The core offer described here is Canadian payroll administration within Shoreline's employer of record service.
Which payroll service provider responsibilities does Shoreline take on?
Within the EOR arrangement, Shoreline administers payroll and the employer obligations included in the service. Your company funds payroll and approves changes by agreed deadlines. The responsibilities table sets out who does what.
How do we compare the top employer of record companies for Canada?
Compare the scope you need, the proposed employment arrangement, the transition, and the complete cost, not just the headline fee. A broader global platform may fit if you hire in many countries; a Canada-focused provider is worth evaluating when Canada is the priority. Request a side-by-side comparison with your current provider.
Can Shoreline employ someone we have already found?
Yes, subject to fit and coverage review. Share the role, location, proposed compensation, and employment situation; sourcing is not a prerequisite.
Which provinces and roles does Shoreline support?
Your team's locations and roles must be confirmed in the service proposal.
Let's start with your Canadian team.
Share your Canadian headcount and current employment setup. We will begin with fit, scope, economics, and the next steps for a review.
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