Cohere Plans 1,500 AI Jobs: Canada Hiring 2026 to 2031
Canada hiring 2026: AI firm Cohere plans 1,500+ Canadian jobs by 2031, including 1,000 technical roles and 250 paid student placements by 2029.
CanadaIn brief
- Cohere expects to have more than 1,500 jobs based in Canada by 2031.
- Around 1,000 will be highly skilled technical roles in AI research, engineering, product and infrastructure.
- The company also plans more than 250 paid student roles by 2029.
- Cohere expects to invest over C$4 billion in Canadian AI research and infrastructure between 2024 and 2031.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Organization | Cohere |
| Official source | Cohere – Canada commitment announcement ✓ cohere.com |
Canada's best-known AI company is set to become a major employer. Cohere, founded in Toronto, said on 30 October 2026 that it expects to employ more than 1,500 people in Canada by 2031, a strong signal for Canada hiring in 2026 and beyond for tech graduates and engineers.
The company tied the jobs to a planned investment of more than C$4 billion in Canadian research and AI computing between 2024 and 2031.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Cohere |
| Total Canadian roles by 2031 | 1,500+ |
| Technical roles | About 1,000 |
| Paid student roles | 250+ by 2029 |
| Investment | Over C$4 billion (2024–2031) |
| Offices | Toronto and Montreal |
What kinds of jobs
About two-thirds of the new roles will be highly skilled technical positions in:
- AI research
- Software and machine learning engineering
- Product development
- Infrastructure and cloud computing
- Deployment, helping businesses and governments put AI to work
The rest will cover business functions such as sales, operations and support.
Students and graduates
Cohere is building new links with universities. It has a partnership with the University of Toronto on responsible AI adoption, and with the University of Waterloo's Future of Work Institute on certificates and co-op placements. It already works with Canada's three AI institutes: Amii, Vector and Mila. The 250+ paid student roles planned by 2029 will be a good entry point for computer science and engineering students.
The company also signed a C$309 million deal for GPU cloud capacity through Bell AI Fabric, which supports the build-out.
Why this matters for Canada's job market
Much of Canada's top AI talent has historically moved to the United States for work. A homegrown company promising more than a thousand technical roles at home gives graduates a reason to stay, and it should also create spin-off demand for cloud, data centre and consulting staff around Toronto and Montreal.
How to apply
Open roles are posted on Cohere's official site: cohere.com/careers. Filter by Toronto or Montreal and check back often, as hiring is spread over several years.
What it means for job seekers
- AI skills pay off. Python, machine learning and cloud experience are core requirements.
- Not only PhDs. Deployment, product and infrastructure roles suit experienced software engineers.
- Students should target co-op routes through Waterloo and Toronto.
- Foreign tech workers may find chances too, but should check whether a specific role supports a work permit.
Related: Canada Summer Jobs 2027 for young people and Canada's September 2026 jobs report.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will Cohere create in Canada?
More than 1,500 Canada-based roles by 2031, about 1,000 of them technical.
Does Cohere hire students?
Yes. It plans over 250 paid student roles by 2029, with co-op links to the University of Waterloo.
Where are Cohere's Canadian offices?
Cohere's careers page lists offices in Toronto and Montreal.
How do I apply to Cohere?
Through the official careers page at cohere.com/careers.
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