Workday plans to invest $1 billion in Canada over the next five years to expand its operations and support its growing customer base in the country.
The California-based enterprise software company announced the investment on Jan. 20, saying it will focus on developing local tech talent, strengthening customer support, and supporting Canadian communities.
The announcement comes as the federal government advances its Canada Strong agenda, which emphasizes responsible AI development and domestic capability-building.
Canadian operations
Workday currently employs more than 1,100 people in Canada serving over 500 customers across industries including financial services, technology, media, higher education and retail. Canada is one of the company’s largest markets worldwide.
The company operates offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal and Calgary. It provides services in both English and French, with applications available in both official languages.
Tech talent focus
The investment will target AI development, engineering, product innovation, customer support and field operations, according to the company.
“As we continue to redefine ERP for the AI era, this $1 billion investment over the next five years will help shape Canada’s digital future while supporting organizations to rethink how work gets done with AI-powered, human-centric systems,” said Carl Eschenbach, CEO of Workday.
Workday will work with universities and academic institutions to help develop the next generation of technology and business leaders.
Reservist support
The company will join the With Glowing Hearts reservist registry, a national initiative that supports Canadian Armed Forces reservists in the workplace.
Through this program, Workday will provide protected leave, job flexibility and support for employees who serve as reservists.
“Supporting reservists reflects our respect for the Canadians who serve and our belief that the skills they bring strengthen our teams, our culture, and our communities,” said Edward Charter, Canada country leader at Workday.
About Workday
Workday provides cloud-based software for human resources and financial management. The company serves more than 11,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 65 per cent of Fortune 500 companies.
