Vendasta Layoffs March 2026: Next Steps Guide

Vendasta's latest layoffs in March 2026 cut about 20 jobs in Saskatoon and roughly 50 roles worldwide as the company shifts more work to an AI-powered workforce.

If you were part of the Vendasta layoffs March 2026, this guide walks through what to do next: checking your paperwork, applying for EI, planning your job search, and building a resume that translates your Vendasta experience for your next employer.

What's Behind the Vendasta Layoffs March 2026

Vendasta has promoted its AI workforce as handling customer service operations and content creation around the clock. CEO Brendan King said the switch to AI, which resulted in the layoffs, is about keeping up with the changing times — pointing to how past technological shifts made entire categories of roles obsolete. The company is also actively hiring in other areas as it rebuilds around its AI platform.

Vendasta has gone through earlier rounds of layoffs in 2022 and 2023 as it adjusted its growth plans and moved toward profitability, so the March 2026 Saskatoon layoffs are part of a longer pattern of change at the company. The current cuts are specifically tied to AI taking over functions that were previously done by staff — a distinction worth understanding as you think about your transferable skills.

The broader Canadian tech sector is seeing similar shifts. AI-driven role changes are accelerating across SaaS companies of all sizes, and Saskatoon's tech community is not insulated from that pressure. As you start thinking about your next role, one of the highest-impact steps is updating your resume so that it clearly explains your Vendasta experience to external employers — using language they actually search for.

What to Do After the Vendasta Layoffs

Check your paperwork and benefits

If you worked for Vendasta in Saskatchewan, your termination will generally be subject to Saskatchewan employment standards and your individual employment contract. Make sure you understand what is being offered and how it compares to your past pay and benefits. You may have rights beyond what's in your initial offer letter — speaking with an employment lawyer can clarify this.

• Get your termination details in writing. Confirm your last working day, what's being offered, and your benefits end date.
• Review your employment contract carefully. Look for termination clauses — especially if you've been with Vendasta for multiple years.
• You don't have to sign a severance release on the spot. Many people choose to review the offer privately and, if needed, speak with an employment lawyer before deciding.
• Track all outstanding pay. Note unused vacation, overtime, or any earned compensation and verify it against your final pay statement.
• Request a reference letter before your last day if you have a positive relationship with your manager.

Apply for Employment Insurance (EI) quickly

Apply for EI as soon as your last day of work is confirmed — do not wait for your Record of Employment to arrive. Vendasta typically submits Records of Employment electronically to Service Canada. Apply at canada.ca/ei. There is a standard waiting period built into the EI process, so applying early prevents further delays.

Start planning your next role in tech

The Saskatoon tech sector is close-knit and referrals carry real weight — reach out to your professional network now, before you start formally applying. WorkSaskatchewan also offers employment supports including career counselling and job search assistance at no cost to Saskatchewan residents.

How to Use Your Vendasta Experience in Your Next Job

Your background at a fast-moving, AI-first SaaS platform is genuinely marketable. The challenge is translating it — internal Vendasta terminology, product names, and the channel partner model don't map directly onto most external job descriptions. Here's a practical framework:

• Translate internal language into outcomes. Instead of "managed Vendasta partner enablement flows," write "managed onboarding campaigns for 50+ SMB partners per quarter." Revenue generated, accounts handled, retention rates, and campaigns shipped are all understood by external hiring managers.
• Highlight your experience working alongside AI tools. Vendasta's own AI narrative makes this timely — employers across sectors are actively looking for people who've worked in AI-adjacent environments and can engage with automation rather than resist it.
• Lean into SaaS metrics and cross-functional work. Experience with platform operations, remote collaboration, and SMB sales cycles transfers broadly to other software companies, digital agencies, and marketing technology firms.
• Target roles at other Canadian SaaS companies, digital agencies, and professional services firms that serve SMBs — these employers understand the context you're coming from.
• Federal public service postings at jobs.gc.ca are worth checking, particularly roles in digital government and economic development.
• Use Yotru's resume builder for laid-off workers to create a targeted, ATS-optimized resume that translates your SaaS experience into language that external employers search for.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Being laid off when the reason is technology replacing your role — rather than your performance — can feel disorienting in a specific way. Give yourself a few days before making major financial or career decisions.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits may continue briefly after your last day — confirm the end date with HR before you leave
• Lean on your network; the Saskatoon tech community tends to be supportive during transitions
• ICT Sask is a useful resource for community connection and peer support within Saskatchewan's tech sector
• For immediate support, the Saskatchewan Mental Health Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-866-529-9900

Resume Tips for Vendasta Employees Affected by the March 2026 Layoffs

Vendasta's internal platform terminology, product suite names, and partner model don't translate automatically into language ATS systems and external hiring managers recognize. A resume that made sense internally may not perform well in external filtering.

Yotru's resume builder is built to solve exactly this — helping you reframe your SaaS experience in plain, searchable language. You can build multiple targeted versions for different role types, whether you're pursuing another SaaS position, moving into digital marketing, or pivoting to a new sector entirely.

Why use Yotru after the Vendasta layoffs:

• Tailored prompts for SaaS roles and tech sales, support, and operations
• Built-in guidance for explaining AI-related layoffs in a neutral, professional way
• Multiple resume versions for marketing, operations, customer support, and more
• ATS-optimized formatting so your resume gets seen before it gets filtered out

For broader guidance on navigating a job loss, see Yotru's guide on what to do after a massive layoff and the upskilling guide for laid-off workers.