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- Portfolio: Show shipped titles, demos and engine skills (Unity/Unreal) with a public portfolio.
- Immigration: Prepare an ECA + language test for Express Entry; target Global Talent Stream employers.
- Studios: Apply to the major hubs (Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto) and indie studios alike.
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- Do you have a portfolio/shipped titles and engine skills (Unity/Unreal)?
- Do you have ~1 year of skilled experience for Express Entry?
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Game Developer jobs in Canada — questions answered
- Where are game developer jobs in Canada?
- Strong demand in one of the world's biggest game hubs — Canada's industry generates over C$5 billion a year, with 74% of tech firms struggling to find talent and ~46,900 new developer openings projected by 2033. About 80% of studios are in Quebec, BC and Ontario.
- What salary range do game developer jobs in Canada pay?
- Average about C$82,500; junior C$49,500–66,000, senior C$99,000–148,500.
- Which cities hire game developers in Canada?
- Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton
- Which employers hire game developers in Canada?
- Ubisoft, EA, Behaviour Interactive, Relic Entertainment, indie studios
- What licence or credential do you need in Canada?
- No licence; a strong portfolio/shipped titles plus engine skills (Unity/Unreal) are what studios screen for.
- What work-permit / visa route applies in Canada?
- Express Entry and the Global Talent Stream (fast tech work permits) — you generally need ~1 year of skilled experience in the last 10.
- What language level do you need?
- English (or French, especially in Quebec); higher scores raise Express Entry points.
Good to know about Game Developer jobs in Canada
- Montreal and Vancouver are among the largest studio clusters in the world.
- The Global Talent Stream can process tech work permits in about two weeks.
- Quebec (especially Montreal) has the densest studio cluster; French helps there.
- The Global Talent Stream is far faster than most employer routes elsewhere.
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