Nearshore IT talent for Canadian companies
Dedicated developers and engineering teams from Latin America. Full working-hour overlap with Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver, bilingual (English/Spanish) delivery, competitive vs local rates.
Why hire nearshore talent from LATAM for Canadian teams?
Canadian tech companies face rising domestic engineer costs and long hiring cycles. Nearshore staff augmentation from LATAM gives Canadian companies dedicated resources at competitive vs local hiring, with same-day time-zone overlap for Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. Pliret works with nearshore engineering talent across LATAM.
Time zone overlap with Canadian business hours
| Canadian city | Time zone | Overlap with Pliret HQ (GMT-6) |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | ET (GMT-5/-4) | 7-8 hours (1h ahead) |
| Montreal | ET (GMT-5/-4) | 7-8 hours (1h ahead) |
| Ottawa | ET (GMT-5/-4) | 7-8 hours (1h ahead) |
| Winnipeg | CT (GMT-6/-5) | 8-9 hours (same) |
| Calgary / Edmonton | MT (GMT-7/-6) | 7-8 hours (1h behind) |
| Vancouver | PT (GMT-8/-7) | 6-7 hours (2h behind) |
What Canadian companies typically hire through Pliret
- Software engineers — React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, Go, .NET, Java, mobile
- DevOps and Cloud engineers — AWS/Azure/GCP certified, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Data engineers and ML engineers — data platforms, LLM integrations, MLOps
- QA engineers — automation (Playwright, Cypress), manual QA, QA leads
- Product designers and PMs — with SaaS or fintech experience
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Tell us role, stack and seniority. Delivery lead will follow up quickly and we can invoice your Canadian entity in USD.
Request shortlist →Frequently asked questions
Can Pliret work with Canadian companies?
Yes. Pliret signs master services agreements with Canadian entities, invoices in USD (or CAD upon request), and delivers nearshore engineering talent from Latin America with time-zone overlap covering all Canadian business hours.
What is the time zone overlap between LATAM nearshore and Canadian cities?
El Salvador (Pliret HQ) is GMT-6, giving 7-8 hours overlap with Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa (ET) and 6-7 with Vancouver (PT). Nearshore Colombia (GMT-5) matches Toronto/Montreal exactly. Nearshore Mexico West and Panama sit similarly close to Vancouver.
How much cheaper is nearshore LATAM than hiring in Canada?
Nearshore LATAM typically delivers competitive vs Canadian in-house salaries. Exact figures depend on stack, seniority and city. Request a quote for numbers specific to your role.
Do nearshore developers speak French?
Most LATAM talent speaks Spanish and English. French speakers are less common; if a role requires French, Pliret can source but sourcing time can extend. For English-first Canadian teams (most engineering orgs), no friction.
Which LATAM countries does Pliret source from for Canadian clients?
Pliret is headquartered in El Salvador (GMT-6, USD invoicing) with time-zone overlap covering all Canadian business hours. For roles requiring expanded sourcing across Latin America, we can extend the search on request.
How long does it take to onboard a nearshore engineer with a Canadian team?
Contract signature to first productive day is agreed per engagement. For managed teams (5+ people), full ramp-up is 3-4 weeks including delivery lead onboarding.