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Blockchain / Web3 Developer Market Demand in Canada

Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.

Hiring outlook
Stable

Canada's Web3 developer scene has cooled somewhat from its 2021-22 peak but remains steadier than most markets, anchored by Toronto's established crypto startup community and a handful of bank-backed pilots.

Remote / hybrid
58%

Share of Canada Blockchain / Web3 Developer roles advertising remote or hybrid working.

Pay trend
+9.0%

Year-on-year salary movement in Canada. Positive movement signals active market competition.

What's driving Blockchain / Web3 Developer demand in Canada

Strongest in: Toronto and Vancouver's crypto startup scene, one of the more established Web3 communities in North America

Canada's Web3 developer scene has cooled somewhat from its 2021-22 peak but remains steadier than most markets, anchored by Toronto's established crypto startup community and a handful of bank-backed pilots.

Skills commanding the biggest premium right now

Salary premium over the Canada median for Blockchain / Web3 Developers who list these skills.

Solidity / smart contract development+18%
Web3.js / Ethers.js+14%
dApp front-end integration+11%

Market intelligence

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