6 Fastest-Growing Companies in Calgary Hiring Now: A Smarter Job Search Strategy for 2025

If you’re job searching in Calgary, one of the most overlooked but effective strategies is to focus on local, high-growth companies. These organizations are scaling fast, hiring frequently, and may be more open to proactive outreach, precisely the kind of environment where your resume is more likely to stand out.

This is where the LAMP list comes in, which is a tactic from The 2-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton. LAMP stands for Local, Alumni, Motivated, and Posted. The goal is to identify companies that are actively growing and likely to be receptive to networking, even if they haven’t posted your ideal role yet. It’s a simple yet powerful framework that helps job seekers identify and prioritize potential employers based on access and the likelihood of success.

In a recent blog post, I explained why targeting growth-stage companies can lead to more opportunities: they’re building teams, solving new problems, and often need talent before job descriptions are even written.

Why Growth Companies:

• They hire ahead of demand. Scaling companies often recruit for future capacity, not just today’s needs.

• They’re often less bureaucratic. There may be less red tape to navigate, and more room to influence your role.

• They value versatility. If you’re a strong generalist or a quick learner, growing firms will appreciate your adaptability.

• They may not advertise everything. Many roles may be filled through internal networks or referrals.

Calgary’s Fastest-Growing Companies (What They Do & Who They’re Hiring):

If you’re building a LAMP list focused on Calgary, these companies should be considered. They’re well-funded, rapidly expanding, and actively hiring across multiple departments.

Neo Financial
Neo is one of Calgary’s most celebrated tech success stories—a modern banking platform aiming to disrupt traditional finance in Canada. Founded by former SkipTheDishes leaders, Neo offers no-fee spending, saving, investing, and mortgage products.

• Funding: Over $299 million raised from top-tier VCs.

• Employees: 750+ and growing.

• Current Hiring (30+ Calgary roles):

  • Corporate: Senior Manager, FP&A; Legal Counsel

  • Tech: System Administrator, DevOps Engineer, QA Analyst

  • Retail/Customer: Store Manager, Customer Experience Lead

• Why it belongs on your LAMP list: Frequent postings, dynamic culture, and strong growth trajectory.

Eavor Technologies
Eavor is pioneering scalable geothermal energy with its patented “Eavor-Loop™” system. The company is positioning Calgary as a global hub for clean energy innovation.

• Funding: $463M+, including $138M from the Canada Growth Fund in June 2025.

• Focus: Engineering, cleantech R&D, and international expansion.

• Current Hiring (multiple Calgary roles):

  • Project Manager, PMO Specialist

  • Development Engineer

• Why it belongs on your LAMP list: Green energy is scaling fast, and Eavor is winning global contracts, making them a top growth employer.

ZayZoon
ZayZoon is a fintech firm offering earned wage access to employees across North America. With explosive growth and strong leadership, it’s one of Calgary’s fastest-rising startups.

• Growth: 1,451% revenue growth (Deloitte Fast 500); $82M raised to date.

• Employees: 182+, up 52% YoY.

• Current Hiring (Calgary roles):

  • Software Developer (Front-End/Full Stack)

  • Senior Data & Analytics Manager

  • Channel Sales Representative

• Why it belongs on your LAMP list: A people-first culture, aggressive hiring, and visibility in national startup rankings.

Benevity
Benevity is a global leader in social impact software, helping major corporations manage charitable donations, volunteering, and ESG reporting. A certified B Corp, it’s one of Calgary’s anchor tech firms.

• Funding: $40M Series C; backed by General Atlantic and JMI Equity.

• Clients: Google, Nike, Microsoft.

• Current Hiring (Calgary roles):

  • People Business Partner

  • Software Developer

  • Financial Operations Lead

• Why it belongs on your LAMP list: Deep Calgary roots, international reach, and a strong commitment to inclusive hiring.

Replicon (a Deltek company)
Replicon offers time-tracking and workforce management SaaS solutions. Now part of Deltek, the company retains its Calgary base and continues to operate independently.

• Employees: 600+ globally.

• Current Hiring (select Calgary roles):

  • Payroll Analyst

  • Customer Success Manager

  • HR Coordinator

• Why it belongs on your LAMP list: While hiring volume is moderate, Replicon offers long-term stability and ongoing strategic roles.

Ava Industries (Ava EMR)
Ava is a homegrown Calgary healthcare technology company offering a modern electronic medical records (EMR) platform. It’s a digital health innovator supporting millions of patient records nationwide.

• Founded: 2016 in Calgary.

• Notable Partnerships: PrescribeIT integration in 2024.

• Current Hiring (multiple Calgary roles):

  • HR Manager

  • Finance Associate

  • IT Support Specialist

  • Apprenticeship & co-op positions

• Why it belongs on your LAMP list: A mission-driven company with clear growth in digital health and strong local hiring commitments.

Why These Companies Belong on Your LAMP List:

Fast-growing companies offer unique advantages for job seekers:

• Hiring velocity: They’re adding roles regularly, sometimes before they’re posted.

• Smaller teams = bigger impact: You’ll have more room to grow and influence.

• More receptive to outreach: These companies often welcome proactive networking when scaling quickly.

Take Action for Your Job Search:

These companies are hiring now, and often grow faster than their job boards can keep up. Start by identifying 1–2 contacts at each firm and begin your outreach. Even if a role isn’t listed yet, they may be building a team around your skill set or will make a team in the future, and you want your name to be remembered and considered when it comes time to hire.

1. Build your Calgary LAMP list using the companies above.

2. Set job alerts and follow (and engage with) company or employee updates on LinkedIn.

3. Reach out to current employees to learn more and explore informational interviews.

4. Track Calgary media (e.g., Calgary Tech Journal, BetaKit) for expansion news.

5. Use LinkedIn or your alumni network to identify connections.

The Calgary job market is evolving fast, and growth-stage companies are leading the charge. If you’re only applying to jobs posted online, you’re missing out on a significant slice of opportunity. Instead, get strategic: identify where the momentum is, and go where the growth is. You don’t have to wait for the perfect job to be posted. Instead, focus your Calgary job search on companies that are actively building. Monitor their careers pages. Connect with current employees. Set alerts and get on their radar before they start hiring for your dream role.

Not only are these Calgary companies hiring, but they’re also shaping the future of Canadian innovation. Don’t wait for a posting — start networking now!

Data Sources & Methodology (that you can also explore when conducting company job search research):

The companies featured in this post were selected based on publicly available data and verified growth indicators. The following trusted sources were referenced:

• Growjo’s Top Calgary Startups (2025): Used for momentum rankings based on headcount growth, funding, and market visibility.

• Crunchbase, PitchBook, and company press releases: Provided funding history, investor profiles, and employee growth insights for Neo Financial, Eavor, ZayZoon, and others.

• LinkedIn, Indeed, and company career pages: Offered up-to-date hiring data, including the number and types of roles posted in Calgary.

• Calgary Tech Journal, BetaKit, Global News: Tracked local expansion news and industry trends.

• CanHealth & HealthTech publications: Used for confirming Ava Industries’ healthcare technology integrations and national scaling efforts.

Each company was vetted to the best of my ability on financial health, hiring activity, and relevance to Calgary’s innovation economy. Only active, growth-stage organizations with open roles were included. This data could become invalid at any time. 

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