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It has more to do with immigration laws. Canada is a popular destination to send workers who simply can't pass the higher bar for US immigration.

If they use the term "engineer" in the work description, they won't be able to sponsor visas for candidate without an engineering degree.



Doesn't explain why Canada job listings are the only country in the world that uses the "developer" title




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