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Software Engineer Job Boards

Discover the best software engineer job boards for employers in Canada.
By Paul Peters, Updated Nov 28, 2023
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The Canadian software engineering sector has seen excellent growth since 2018. In fact, it's predicted that an increase in demand for software engineers will result in a labor shortage, with only 24,000 new job seekers entering the market between 2019 and 2028.

Recruiting the best software engineers is imperative if employers want to stay ahead of the competition. Learn about the top sites for finding software engineers in Canada with our list of the best job boards and freelance marketplaces. We've included local job posting sites and world-renowned sites that have performed well in this profession.

Best Software Engineer Job Boards:

Rank

Job Board

Pricing*

1.Techjobs.ca

From C$325.00 /post.

2.ITjobs.ca

From C$325.00 /post.

3.EngineeringCareers.ca

From C$330.00 /post.

4.BetaKit Jobs

From C$300.00 /post.

5.CIPS Job Board

From C$90.00 /post for members and C$300.00 /post for nonmembers.

6.OSPE Career Center

From C$250.00 /post for members and C$299.00 /post for nonmembers.

7.Freelancer

Project-dependent.

8.Codeable

Free and paid options.

9.Dice

From US$495.00 /post.

10.HackerEarth

From US$169.00 /mo.

11.Authentic Jobs

From US$149.00 /mo.

12.Upwork

Free and paid options.

13.PeoplePerHour

Fee-based.

14.Job Bank

Free.

15.Indeed

Free and paid options.

*Companies may offer discounted rates for monthly, annual, and bulk packages.

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FAQs:

What are the best job boards for hiring software engineers in Canada?

Where can I find freelance software engineers in Canada?

Where can I find a software engineer in Canada?

How much do software engineers earn in Canada?

There is a very wide price range that is influenced by factors such as the education and experience of the software engineer, the size of the project, and the complexity of the job. The average salary for a software engineer in Canada is around C$67,000 per year.

What companies hire software engineers?

Software engineers can be hired by any company that has an online presence. Examples include Facebook, HubSpot, and Salesforce.

What advice do you have for businesses that need to hire a software engineer?

  • Ask candidates if you can see their portfolios. An experienced software engineer should be able to show you samples of work that they have done for other businesses or clients.
  • Find out what kind of qualifications your potential hire has. Did they go to college for formal training? Do they have any industry-recognized certificates? Achievements such as these will help you to determine whether they are properly trained.
  • Have a conversation about the project or projects that you need them to work on. Talking about your software engineering needs will give your candidates a chance to ask questions and figure out if your job is the kind of opportunity that suits them.

Which software engineer job boards are available in French?

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