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2022 CANADA

SALARY GUIDE
THE GREAT RESET TO
THE WORLD OF WORK

HIRING TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

ATTRACTION AND RETENTION ADVICE

EMPLOYEE INTENTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

TYPICAL SALARIES FOR HUNDREDS OF JOBS BY LOCATION

4,200+ EMPLOYERS AND PROFESSIONALS SURVEYED hays.ca


CONTENTS FOREWORD
BUSINESSES RESET WHILE EMPLOYEE
EXPECTATIONS FUNDAMENTALLY SHIFT
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The pandemic has turned the world of work upside-down As we look at

02 FOREWORD 13 SALARIES and we are faced with the most dynamic employment
market in modern times. We’ve seen attitudes towards work
company benefits,
the next revolution
dramatically change, but it’s important to recognize that of flex working will
people aren’t just burned out– expectations of the world of be international.
work have fundamentally shifted altogether. Gone are the Employees are now
Accounting
13 & Finance 26 Office Professionals days where people view where they work as their lifelong asking to work remotely
03 KEY FINDINGS career. A career is now seen as a portfolio of jobs. from different countries
since the pandemic
The phrase “the great resignation” seems to carry a negative has shown it’s a viable
connotation for most employers and sets them on the option. This opens
Architecture
17 & Interior Design 27 Procurement defensive, but the best employers will embrace the challenge
and use it as an opportunity to make improvements within their
up the opportunity
for employers to
03 MARKET OVERVIEW
& TRENDS
organization. In the end, this becomes a win-win situation for
both employees and employers. Employees can use this as a
hire from different
countries and offshore
chance to find their next opportunity, and employers can bring their jobs, meaning

18 Construction 28 Property & Facilities


Management
aboard new skilled talent. With our report revealing that 65% of
respondents are seriously considering leaving their current role,
the net is cast even wider for available candidates for positions.
So, organizations should not limit themselves in this skills short
employers will have a wider talent pool of skilled workers to market, as they could risk losing out on talent from abroad, and
12 RECOMMENDATIONS build their teams. candidates with the desire to work overseas.

When looking to bring in new talent, organizations should I hope this report gives you insights into the market as we see
22 Human Resources 31 Resources & Mining step away from the idea that they need to hire someone who it today and will help you make informed decisions on the next
is like minded, as this can cause group think and lead to poor steps in your business planning or careers.
38 ABOUT HAYS decision making. Be mindful that cultural fit should not be the
determining factor on whether you decide to hire someone or Travis O’Rourke
not. Consider hiring candidates who aren’t like everyone on the President, Hays Canada
24 Legal 33 Sales & Marketing team, as this will lead to new perspectives being brought to the
table, while cultivating an innovative environment.

To attract candidates, only one company can pay the most,


so organizations will need to think about what other areas
25 Manufacturing
& Logistics 35 Technology can be highlighted to entice jobseekers on the move. 72%
of employees want their company to have Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion (ED&I) goals. So, take time to review any
corporate social responsibility initiatives and ED&I policies to
see how these areas can be improved. Not only will this help
differentiate organizations who cannot compete on salary
alone, but also help retain staff. Organizations who don’t have METHODOLOGY
any of these in place will struggle in this hot market, so now
This survey was conducted from July 22nd to August 19th 2021 with a
is a critical time to start, or consider how these areas can be representative sample of n= 4231. The survey was provided online in
improved to win the war for talent. English and has a five percent margin of error with 95% confidence level.

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KEY FINDINGS
More workers are stepping into the driver’s seat and taking matters into
their own hands when it comes to their next role. 65% of respondents
WORKERS READY TO expressed that they are seriously considering leaving their current role. 62% of
RESIGN AND MOVE ONTO employees stated they would leave their role due to lack of career growth. If
THEIR NEXT OPPORTUNITY workers feel their career has stalled, it is likely they will say enough is enough
and voluntarily leave their jobs. As workers prepare to explore opportunities,
this gives employers a chance to attract new skilled talent.

When employers were asked about their hiring plans, 53% of them said they
intend to increase permanent headcount over the next year. This is up by
HIRING INTENT IS HIGH BUT 17% from last year which speaks to how hot the current job market is, and
ABILITY TO FILL JOBS ISN’T how this is a favorable market for candidates who have more options than
KEEPING PACE ever. Additionally, 38% of employers are also seeking to build their contingent
workforce. With candidates in high demand, employers will need to approach
recruiting differently in order to keep up in busy market.

Employers are offering significantly higher wages in efforts to entice new


EMPLOYERS NEED TO candidates. In fact, 40% of employers recognize that they are losing out on
talent due to higher pay offered elsewhere. When looking at training, 44%
RESET BY LOOKING AT of employees cited that no training has been initiated by their company to
THEIR COMPENSATION help develop their skills. Since upskilling focuses on helping workers learn
AND TRAINING OFFERINGS future-forward skills, employers can fill open jobs while retaining their current
workforce.

The importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance has been brought


THE PANDEMIC HAS out of the shadows and into the spotlight. What employees care about is having
their work-life balance supported, for example employers offering flexible work
BROUGHT MAINTAINING A schedules or not contacting staff outside of work hours – however only 53% of
WORK-LIFE BALANCE MORE

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employers are taking action in this area. Additionally when it comes to wellbeing
INTO THE SPOTLIGHT initiatives, 59% of employers are encouraging their employees to take vacation
KEY FINDINGS

KEY FINDINGS
time off, yet only 29% of employees care about this.

Following a year like no other, we are pleased to offer market-leading insights into the emerging trends,
challenges and opportunities employers and employees are now facing.

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COMPANIES IN GROWTH MODE AS THEIR THE EXPANDING CONTINGENT
HIRING INTENT TAKES A LEAP WORKFORCE: TEMPORARY SOLUTION
As employers continue to navigate the new world of work, 32% of them cited that their businesses are in growth mode, OR A PERMANENT SHIFT?
which has jumped by 13% year over year. This can been seen through their hiring intent as 53% of employers plan to increase
One way we are seeing companies change since the pandemic, and tackle the skills shortage is by increasing their use of
permanent headcount - up from 36% the previous year. Last year many companies were increasing their headcount, as they
contractors. Our survey data revealed that contractor demand is on rise with 38% of employers intending to increase their
were bringing workers back from layoffs. With the unemployment rate across Canada sitting at 6.7% and employers still
contractor headcount. This is ideal as these workers can bring extensive experience working on varied projects, from different
planning to increase permanent headcount, a record low unemployment rate this year could be a reality.
companies across a range of industries - offering businesses a whole wealth of expertise. They can also be engaged and
released at short notice, depending on the business needs.
Additionally, the demand for contractor and temp workers is also up, with 38% of them planning to increase their contingent
workforce. As companies work to rebuild their teams, they will need to pay special attention to how they are attracting
The process for hiring temps through a recruiter like Hays is traditionally a lot quicker than onboarding a permanent employee.
candidates. Many companies are already tackling this by offering higher salaries and more flexible/remote working to ensure
Primarily due to less admin for the employer to complete, and the recruiter taking on responsibility for most stages of the hiring
they are remaining competitive in the market.
process; such as interviewing and reference checking. Here are some key ways organization can compete for skilled contractors
How would you describe the state of your business? to their company.

In the next 12 months, you expect your contractor staff headcount to:
7%
7%
32% 32% Growth Increase
Permanent hiring
32% Business as usual intent jumps by 38% 100%

17%
22%
22% Recovery Contractor hiring
Remain the same intent jumps by

24%
7% Crisis
38% 100%
7%
year over year
32% Not sure
No plans to use contract staff

16% 100%
year over year
In the next 12 months, you expect your permanent staff headcount to:
Decrease
Increase
8% 100%
36% 53% 100%
Contractors in demand-2021 x 2022 comparison
Remain the same

30% 43% 100%

Decrease
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7% 13% 100%

Not sure 14% 2021


38% 2022
4% 7% 100%

No plans to use permanent staff

3% 4% 100%
2022 2021

To get ahead with your hiring, contact us today so we can help you hire. If you are looking to expand your contingent workforce, get in touch with a Hays expert today.

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THE STRUGGLE TO FIND APPLICANTS
Do employers have plans to offshore and nearshore any jobs in the next 3 years?

3%
Our survey data revealed that half of employers cited a general lack of applicants as the reason why they are having
7%
difficulties filling their open jobs. With the skills shortage prevailing, employers will need to consider non-traditional sources 15% 16%
such as social media channels and working with local associations. Interestingly, employers feel that they are falling behind in 15% Yes 16% Yes
26%
the war for talent as higher compensation is being offered elsewhere. Unfortunately only one employer can pay the most. With 21%
57% No 55% No
many increasing their pay offerings for new hires, coupled with changing worker expectations, companies should consider
highlighting other benefits such as training development, remote working, flexible hours or well-being offerings. By providing OFFSHORE 21% Not sure NEARSHORE 26% Not sure
appealing offerings, they can add up in value and often out-weight pay for workers. 7% We have already 3% We have already
offshored some nearshored some
As employers struggle to find applicants, 22% of them already have or are planning to outsource some of their jobs in the next of our jobs of our jobs
57% 55%
three years. When it comes to nearshoring, 16% of employers have plans to nearshore their jobs within this same time frame.
Offshoring is outsourcing work to countries with considerable time zone differences Whereas, nearshoring is outsourcing
work to countries located in close proximity with similar time zones. Offshoring is a cost effective solution and can allow
organizations to tap into global talent. While nearshoring has the benefit of time zone compatibility and cultural similarities.

Why are you having difficulty filling your open jobs? DRAWING IN QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS BY
General lack of applicants
PROMOTING WORK FROM
50% 100%
HOME OPPORTUNITIES
Skills shortage in your industry The pandemic radically accelerated the uptake of
47% 100% remote working for many organizations and in fact,
advertising work from home and flexible working
schedules was one of the top ways employers are
Higher compensation offered elsewhere
attracting talent. With the door now open for more
40% 100% employees to work remotely, employers should
consider the impact this has on hiring, such as
access to wider talent pools if proximity to the
Top ways employers are attracting new talent workplace is no longer a necessity.

Employees are now more inclined to want to work


remotely most of the time. Flexibility is the key
here - a one size fits approach will not be effective
when it comes to preferred ways of working, so
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putting processes and resources in place should be
a focus throughout.

Promoting career
Advertising work advancement/
Increasing Highlighting
from home/flexible educational
compensation company culture
working schedules opportunities

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COMPANIES TAKING ACTION TO AVOID LOOKING TO STAND OUT IN
A SKILLS SHORT MARKET?
FALLING BEHIND As companies look to differentiate themselves in the
market, they will want to ensure they are promoting
As employers bring aboard new hires, they have taken steps in response to the changing labour market, such as diversifying their open jobs to professionals in meaningful
sources for finding talent. In fact, 62% of companies have made a change to their recruitment process in efforts to operate ways. With hiring activity ramping up, employers
more efficiently and effectively. Additionally, when looking at organizations retention efforts, 50% of employers cited they are should consider highlighting their values, such as
creating open communication between employees and 39% improving company culture. To learn how to prevent your best their commitment to corporate social responsibility
workers from leaving, visit this blog. as a way to genuinely connect with prospective
employees.
What have you changed about your recruitment process in response to the changing labour market?
Active job seekers will be attracted to brands that
provide a positive experience from their first point of
Diversified sources for finding talent contact - and that includes the job adverts they read
at the beginning of the application process. Here are
35% 100% two ways companies can add value to their online job
adverts.
Streamlined interview processes

24% 100% Think about what candidates would find valuable


and would incentivize them to apply
Created a referral program Get your onboarding right in a When deciding what information to prioritize in the
hybrid world body of the advert, it is tempting to include all the
21% 100% information about the organization. But remember
If organizations are working in a that candidates really value information that affects
Started pipelining talent in advance of hiring needs their day-to-day life, such as the type of work the
hybrid environment, they must not
19% 100% underestimate how important it position involves, the potential career path it holds,
is to get the new hire up to speed the ability to work remotely, and the compensation
quickly, engaged with the team offered.
and contributing to their success.
What measures are you taking to improve staff retention? Make sure the body content of the job advert is clear
Consider working with an expert
like Hays, who understands not and relevant
Creating open communication between employees only how to find talent remotely, Use commonly-searched keywords and keep the
but can also advise on changes content easy to read, so think about how to structure
50% 100% needed to the onboarding process the advert – for example using short bullet points that
that will ensure it is effective for will be better at grabbing the candidates attention
Improving company culture
those working partially or fully and easier for readability. This is essential for ensuring
39% 100% remote. To learn more about how it ranks well in relevant online searches.
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to onboard remotely, check out
Providing ongoing training Whether you are looking for help on writing job
this blog.
36% 100% adverts or struggling to increase applicant flow, Hays
can help – contact us for advice today.
Offering pay raises

23% 100%

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THE WAVE OF EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION LACK OF CAREER GROWTH COMES IN
AS THE TOP FACTOR FUELING STAFF
The effects of the pandemic have been vast and made many people take a second look at what is important to them. The
changing expectations have brought about mixed feelings when it comes to their work-life. It is important to understand which DESIRE TO LEAVE
factors most affect employee satisfaction so that employers spend their time and energy on programs, processes, and factors
The pandemic has affected people in various ways, such as careers being stalled and workers feeling like their company is not
that will have a positive impact on satisfaction. Take the time to ask for staff feedback to understand what factors are most
investing in them. 62% of our respondents cited that they would leave their current role if they were not provided with career
important to them such as opportunities to upskill, compensation, benefits or feeling a sense of belonging at work.
growth opportunities. Additionally, 44% of employees cited that no training has been initiated by their company to help develop
their skills. These two factors combined are major motivators for workers to say enough is enough and voluntarily leave their
Perhaps more concerningly, 65% of respondents are seriously considering leaving their role. Since people are willing to leave,
role.
this presents the opportunity for employers to gain new skilled workers on their team, if they can promote themselves as an
attractive employer. Employers will also want to rethink the structure of their team to maximize efficiencies and identify any
Fortunately, employers and employees are on the same page when it comes to compensation with both being aware that
skills gaps that need to be filled.
compensation is a major reason why people decide to leave or stay. Despite this, only 23% of employers are offering pay raises
to improve retention.
Are you seriously considering leaving your current role?
What are the reasons employees are leaving their current role?

Career growth opportunity

41% 62% 100%


35%
65% Yes Compensation
35% No
38% 40% 100%
65%
Benefits

19% 30% 100%

Why employers think they are leaving Why employees are actually leaving
Even more employees on the move this year - Comparison 2021 x 2022

Employers must demonstrate that


they genuinely care about their
teams career

When providing training courses,


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ensure they are relevant to the teams

40%
career goals. Some training courses
can be a big investment of company
49% 2021 time and money, which can pose
65% 2022 a challenge. If a company cannot of employers cited that their staff are leaving
support funded training, consider because of compensation, yet only 23% are
alternative ways to upskill including offering pay raises to help improve staff retention
webinars, podcasts or mentoring
sessions with relevant members of
existing staff.

To view the latest salaries to see the current market rate click here.

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3
THE PANDEMIC HAS SHIFTED ATTITUDES
WAYS COMPANIES CAN AVOID TOWARDS WELLBEING, BUT WORKERS
POST-PANDEMIC EMPLOYEE WANT MORE
TURNOVER Many organizations have taken steps throughout the pandemic to strengthen staff wellbeing and contribute towards a mentally
healthy workforce. The majority of respondents cited that they want their organization to promote a work-life balance and
currently, only 47% rate their work-life balance as somewhat positive. Interestingly, employees are seeking well-being initiatives
Having a strategy for retaining top talent and curbing the turnover of staff in a post pandemic world has many that don’t necessarily have costs associated with them, such as 67% of employees wanting a work-life balance to be promoted.
positive outcomes for a business. Firstly, it can help to prevent the cost of unexpectedly having to replace good Implementing measures such as flexible work schedules, family/pet friendly working environments, vacation vouchers or extra
staff. As most hiring managers know, the cost of such turnover adds significantly to a company’s expenses. Here time off, can help show employees that their company encourages a work-life balance for their staff.
are a few things employers should consider to keep staff engaged and satisfied.
It is important to remember that workplaces are filled with different backgrounds and perspectives, so employers should
encourage dialogue about those differences. Employees want to know they are valued, no matter how different their views
1 Training and development are not only courses might be.
How organizations are supporting staff well-being
Courses are not necessarily what training and development are about, nor do they have to take place in a
Promoting a work-life balance
formal classroom. Mentorships are a useful retention tool and can also be used to pass on corporate insight to
other employees. One-on-one training and taking on additional duties can also be just as effective. Investing 53% 55% 100%
in your employees’ skills development allows them to be the best they can be, which has obvious rewards for
both them and the company. Encouraging employees to take mental health days off

33% 34% 100%

2 Clear career pathways keep staff motivated Encouraging employees to take vacation

29% 59% 100%


Employees can become bored without the proper career development - and this is often a reason why
Organizing team social activities
candidates look elsewhere for work. As different organizations have different parameters within which they
must work, career development does not always mean promotion, although it certainly can. Can additional 21% 34% 100%
responsibility, or the opportunity to supervise other employees be offered? Keep in mind that moving a worker
laterally into a different department, role or challenge can go a long way in keeping staff motivated. Actions employers are taking How employes want to be supported

Facilitate a better work life and put in place positive working


3 Good relationships create win-win partnerships routines

47%
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With just over half of employees saying they want their organization
If an employee has good relationships at work, they are more likely to stay with a company and feel engaged to promote a healthier work-life balance, employers should consider
with their work. So employers need to focus on how they understand, communicate and build good revisiting their benefits package to ensure it reflects the changing needs
relationships with their employees. It is a good idea to ask employees for their opinion on key engagement of employees rate
their work-life balance of their staff. Be sure to look at what support structures are in place to
factors such as career progression and performance feedback through employee opinion surveys, online help staff improve their wellbeing, such as mental health first aiders and
forums or regular reviews. And it is best not to assume anything about an employee’s career path as there as somewhat positive
wellbeing ambassadors. Ensuring policies and agreed working practices
can be many factors at play - simply maintain open and honest communication to better understand what are led from the top is also important when driving cultural change. To
their goals are. learn how employers can encourage a ‘holiday-friendly’ environment,
check out this blog.

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UPSKILLING AND CAREER GROWTH: EMPLOYEES HAVE THEIR TARGETS
VITAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SET ON TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND
COMMUNICATION
As mentioned earlier, there is an opportunity for employers to do better to support their team, whether that be training
them in the necessary skills they lack or areas of weakness they need growth in. This can be an effective way to close the The majority of employees feel that technical and communication skills are important to advance their career and stay
skills gaps and make employees more proficient in their existing and future roles. Unfortunately, 44% of employees cited that competitive. To improve these skills, 58% have taken it upon themselves to enroll in online training/certification programs. In an
they have not received training from their company. Training along with career progression opportunities is vital in keeping era where applications and worker skills are lacking, employers will want to pay close attention to their tech stack offerings, as
workers satisfied, with 62% of respondents expressing they would leave their current role if career growth was lacking. While this could be a secret weapon to attracting and keeping top talent.
companies provide training to upskill their staff, they should also consider hiring temp workers in the interim to help bridge
the skills gap on their team. In a time where video calling is at its highest, reading body language and other ques can be difficult. Therefore, it is more
important than ever to strengthen verbal and written communication skills to help effectively connect with colleagues, define
goals, identify problems and arrive at solutions.
What have you implemented to support the upskilling/reskilling of your team?
What skills do you see as necessary to advance your career and stay competitive?

Technical

35% 31%
59% 100%
36% Communication

59%
Critical thinking
100% 44%
of employees cited
that no training has
been initiated by
Learning new Providing online training/ Creating a 54% 100% their company to help
technologies certification programs mentorship program develop their skills
Adaptability

49% 100%

Prioritize team upskilling What training have you done on your own in order to develop your skills?

As the world has changed so have the skills that employers need most. However, there is an understanding
gap between the skills employees want to develop to progress their careers and the skills employers need.
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Employers should provide support to their teams to help develop this understanding and close the gap.
Supporting staff with targeted training and development opportunities should be a priority for employers.
This could include supporting your team in undertaking academic qualifications, or investing in online
training, such as Hays Thrive, our free online training portal to help teams with the tools they need to 58% 51% 15%
thrive in the new world of work.

Enrolling in online training/ Learning new Working with a mentor


certification programs technologies or peer learning groups

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TECHNOLOGY EXPECTED TO IMPACT
JOBS IN THE COMING YEARS
According to our survey, 46% of employees expect their job to change due to tech in the next three years - reinforcing their
desire to upskill and receive training development. In fact, when employers were asked if they were planning to or have already
automated jobs, 28% said yes. Whether a facet of a job is automated or completely overtaken, this speaks to how automation
continues to impact jobs. This also furthers why employees are eager for technical training opportunities - to stay ahead and
keep up with the ever-changing conditions.

Do you expect your job to change considerably in the next three years as a result of technology?

18%
22% In the next three years,

26%
46% Yes
46% 32% No of companies
22% Not sure of companies plan on have begun to
using technology to replace certain
automate jobs that tasks with
32% they would normally technology but
hire for in the past yet jobs

Top areas companies are looking to automate or have already automated


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Human Resources/
Accounting & Finance Operations Administration
Payroll

FUELING EQUITY, DIVERSITY &


INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
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FUELING EQUITY, DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
As the world of work has undergone unprecedented changes, it has prompted employers to consider how they can
better support their employees and wider community. When it comes to helping retain staff, employers should consider
3 TIPS TO IMPROVE ED&I
IN YOUR WORKPLACE

highlighting their values, such as their commitment to corporate social responsibility or ED&I initiatives. In fact, our survey
data revealed that 72% of employees want their company to have ED&I goals but unfortunately only 33% currently have
them established. Promisingly, 73% of respondents expressed that they feel a sense of belonging at their workplace, 1 Gather data to identify priority areas
however there is still a long way to go with more than a quarter of them not feeling connected at work.
Use anonymous surveys to gather ED&I data and create a picture of the current status within the organization.
Be sure to do this in a safe and anonymous way that will provide a honest view of the employee population

72% 33%
and identify where to prioritize time, energy and resources. This also gives confidence to have informed
conversations with leaders about the areas that require focus. Keep in mind, that it is important to gather data
from different divisions of the organization to get a true picture of diversity within the teams.
of employees feel it is important of employers have currently established
for their organization to have ED&I goals in recruitment according to
ED&I goals and tactics in place the Hays 2021 ED&I in Recruitment report The top ways
employers are
creating an inclusive 2 Provide a sense of belonging for every employee
environment is by

73%
asking employees

13%
for feedback and During one-on-one meetings with employees, take the time to regularly check-in and ask how they are,
educating leaders on recognize their good work and talk about why their skills and contribution are valued. Additionally, offer
the importance of benefits that all employees can utilize, from flexible working options to professional development and
of employees feel a sense of inclusivity as cited in wellbeing initiatives. Steps like these, will help convey understanding and support towards their personal
of employees cited that they would leave the Hays 2021 ED&I in
belonging and acceptance at their role due to under-representation of and professional needs.
their workplace minority groups/ethnicities Recruitment report

3 Create inclusive recruitment and hiring processes


Is your company taking measures to reach under-represented groups/ethnicities?
Before recruiting, review job descriptions and the language used in job advertisements to ensure it does not
dissuade particular demographic groups from applying. Also consider working with an expert recruiter like
Hays, who understands how to attract qualified talent from the widest pool.
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37%

41% Yes
41% 22% No
37% Not sure
To learn more on how to embrace ED&I through your
recruitment efforts, download our ED&I report here.
22%

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RECOMMENDATIONS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO TACKLE
THE GREAT RESET
65% of respondents cited they are seriously considering leaving their current
role. Employers can better tap into these candidates by using nontraditional
USE NON-TRADITIONAL sources such as social media channels, attending relevant events and working
WAYS TO SOURCE JOB with local associations. By partnering with Hays, companies will have access to
SEEKERS our network of over 5 million LinkedIn followers, to help source the talent that
is on the move. This also presents and opportunity for employers to rethink
how they structure their team, with the influx of resignations on the horizon.

When ramping up hiring activity, employers will need to focus on the


efficiency and effectiveness of their recruitment process to avoid wasting
unnecessary time and costs. With employers facing a general lack of
BUILD A STRONGER TALENT applicants, employers should rethink how they are advertising their open
PIPELINE BY SHOWCASING roles. Such as, promoting remote/flexible working, career advancements, free
ENTICING OFFERINGS training and competitive compensation packages. Using an expert recruiter
like Hays will help get more candidates into the hiring process and better
showcase your employer brand – Contact us to help with your hiring needs.

The pandemic has accelerated market trends, meaning employee skill sets that
FOCUS ON TEAM were nice-to-haves have quickly become must haves. Since 59% of respondents
feel technical skills are necessary to advance their career and stay competitive,
UPSKILLING WITH AN companies need to focus on providing a robust tech stack as this will not only
EMPHASIS ON TECHNICAL help retain staff but also attract skilled candidates. Therefore, employers need
KNOWLEDGE to proactively create upskilling or reskilling processes and address the skills
gaps on their teams through internal development and recruitment.

Employees need to revisit their wellness offerings to ensure they are aligned
with the changing needs of their workforce. Our data revealed that 55% of
RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS
LOWER EMPLOYEE respondents want their company to support wellness by promoting a work-life
balance. So, taking steps towards encouraging staff to have a work-life balance
TURNOVER BY and cultivating a culture around this, will help employees feel appreciated at
PROMOTING A work. Additionally, providing support such as mental health days, will not only
WORK-LIFE BALANCE encourage overall health and wellness, but also prevent employee burnout.
Providing other wellbeing support options will help keep staff healthy, happy,
and employed with the company longer.

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SALARIES
The following pages provide a listing of the typical base salaries for the commonly filled roles for professionals
and skilled staff in:

13 Accounting & Finance 25 Manufacturing


& Logistics 33 Sales & Marketing

17 Architecture
& Interior Design 26 Office Professionals 35 Technology | 13

18 Construction 27 Procurement

22 Human Resources 28 Property & Facilities ACCOUNTING


& FINANCE
Management

HOT JOBS
24 Legal 31 Resources & Mining
Controller
Senior Financial Analyst
Using our salary data
Project Accountant
For salary ranges, the first figure indicates the lower and the second figure indicates the higher salary level typically paid in
each city or region. Where only one figure is reported, it represents the minimum wage for more senior positions that can Property Accountant
have a very wide range and no clearly defined upper limit. Salaries are expressed in Canadian dollars (thousands, annual
gross) and do not reflect any benefits packages, bonuses, or any other arrangements between employers and candidates. Senior Accountant
While every care is taken in the collection and compilation of data, this report is interpretive and indicative, not conclusive.
Please note that the Hot Jobs listed may vary by region. Senior Tax Manager
This information should be used as a guide only.

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PUBLICLY TRADED PUBLIC PRACTICE
Revenues of $500 million and higher Mid-tier

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Chief Financial Officer 300-400 300-400 300-400 300-400 300-400 Audit Senior Manager 100-130 120-170 90-110 90-110 95-125
Vice President, Finance 200-250 185-255 180-250 180-230 180-275 Audit Manager 85-100 90-120 75-90 75-90 85-95
Director of Finance 180-225 145-185 145-225 140-180 145-190 Audit Senior 70-80 65-85 60-75 60-75 60-70
Controller 130-180 130-165 125-160 130-150 130-170 Audit Staff Accountant 50-65 45-60 55-70 55-65 50-60
Assistant Controller/Account Manager 105-150 90-115 85-110 75-120 90-120 Tax Senior Manager 110-150 120-170 100-120 100-120 100-130
Senior Accountant 75-95 70-95 70-90 80-95 75-95 Tax Manager 90-110 90-120 90-115 90-115 75-100
Treasury Manager 130-170 115-145 110-140 110-135 110-145 Tax Senior 70-90 60-85 70-85 70-85 60-75
Treasury Analyst 95-120 85-115 90-110 85-115 100-125
Senior Director Tax/VP Tax 180-220 185-255 150-220 150-220 150-220 
Director of Tax 150-190 155-205 130-200 130-180 130-180 Big Four
Tax Manager 120-150 90-155 100-130 95-125 95-140
Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Tax Analyst 85-125 70-90 80-100 70-90 80-100
Audit Senior Manager 120-150 120-150 100-140 100-140 110-140
Internal Audit Manager 105-130 100-120 95-120 95-120 95-120
Audit Manager 95-120 85-110 80-95 80-95 80-100
Internal Auditor 80-110 80-95 75-95 70-90 75-95
Audit Senior 65-85 65-80 58-62 65-80 65-80
Manager, Financial Reporting 125-150 110-130 100-140 90-130 100-140
Audit Staff Accountant 55-70 45-60 40-48 60-70 55-65
Manager, Financial Planning/Analysis 125-150 110-140 110-150 100-150 100-130
Senior Financial Analyst 100-125 80-100 80-95 80-95 85-105 Tax Senior Manager 120-170 120-180 110-150 110-150 110-150

Financial Analyst 75-95 70-90 70-95 70-90 75-95 Tax Manager 90-120 90-110 90-110 90-120 90-115
Tax Senior 75-95 70-85 70-85 75-90 75-90
Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance


All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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PRIVATE ENTERPRISE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
Revenues up to 100 million Revenues from 100-250m

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Chief Financial Officer 170-220 185-230 150-220 150-200 150-250 Chief Financial Officer 190-250 185-260 160-250 160-250 200-250
Vice President, Finance 160-200 135-185 110-180 140-180 140-180 Vice President, Finance 160-200 155-210 150-200 150-200 150-200
Director of Finance 130-170 125-170 100-150 100-140 110-150 Director of Finance 130-160 135-165 100-150 100-140 120-160
Controller 95-125 85-125 80-120 95-125 95-120 Controller 110-150 95-135 90-130 90-130 100-130
Assistant Controller 80-100 80-100 75-95 80-100 80-90 Assistant Controller 85-110 80-100 75-100 75-100 85-100
Senior Accountant 65-90 60-85 60-85 65-80 65-80 Senior Accountant 65-85 60-85 75-90 60-85 70-85
Accounting Manager 75-95 70-90 70-90 65-80 75-95 Accounting Manager 80-100 80-95 85-100 75-90 85-100
Treasury Manager 95-110 90-110 85-95 85-95 85-95 Treasury Manager 100-120 105-125 100-125 90-115 90-115
Treasury Analyst 70-90 70-95 70-90 70-90 70-90 Treasury Analyst 75-95 80-95 75-85 75-85 70-95
Director of Tax 140-170 150-170 100-150 90-120 100-115 Director of Tax 120-140 140-170 110-160 100-130 115-140
Senior Tax Manager 110-140 120-140 90-130 80-110 110-140 Senior Tax Manager 120-130 120-140 100-130 90-120  90-120
Tax Manager 90-110 98-120 70-95 70-95 90-120 Tax Manager 100-120 90-115 85-110 80-100 85-105
Tax Analyst 70-95 60-85 65-85 65-85 70-85 Tax Analyst 80-100 65-85 70-90 70-85 70-85
Internal Audit Manager 85-105 85-105 65-90 65-90 70-85 Internal Audit Manager 80-100 90-120 80-100 70-90 85-95
Internal Auditor 65-90 70-85 60-80 60-80 65-75 Internal Auditor 70-90 75-95 65-90 65-75 70-80
Manager, Financial Reporting 100-120 90-110 80-110 80-110 90-110 Manager, Financial Reporting 100-125 95-115 90-125 80-110 90-110
Manager, Financial Planning/Analysis 100-110 90-120 80-110 80-110 90-110 Manager, Financial Planning/Analysis 95-115 95-120 90-115 80-110 90-110
Senior Financial Analyst 75-95 70-90 75-95 75-90 75-90 Senior Financial Analyst 75-95 70-95 75-95 75-90 80-100
Financial Analyst 60-75 60-75 55-75 55-70 70-80 Financial Analyst 65-80 60-90 65-85 65-75 70-80
Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance


All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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PRIVATE ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING SUPPORT
Revenues of 250m and higher

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Chief Financial Officer 200-300 205-310 200-300 200-300 250-450 Accounts Receivable Manager 75-95 65-85 60-75 60-75 80-90
Vice President, Finance 190-250 185-260 180-250 180-250 200-300 Accounts Receivable Supervisor 70-80 60-75 60-65 60-65 70-85
Director of Finance 150-200 135-185 130-180 150-200 150-200 Accounts Receivable Clerk 55-65 45-55 45-55 45-55 50-60
Controller 120-150 105-135 100-145 90-130 100-130 Accounts Payable Manager 80-100 65-85 55-75 55-70 80-90
Assistant Controller 100-120 90-105 80-100 90-105 85-110 Accounts Payable Supervisor 70-80 55-70 50-60 50-60 65-75
Senior Accountant 75-95 60-85 75-95 65-85 70-90 Accounts Payable Clerk 55-65 45-55 45-55 45-55 55-60
Accounting Manager 80-105 80-100 80-100 75-100 80-100 Senior Accountant 80-95 65-85 65-80 65-80 70-85
Treasury Manager 100-120 105-125 100-130 100-120 100-120 Intermediate Accountant 65-75 55-70 55-65 50-60 60-70
Treasury Analyst 75-95 80-95 75-95 70-95 70-95 Junior Accountant 55-60 45-55 40-50 45-55 50-60
Director of Tax 140-180 160-180 120-150+ 100-140 110-150 Senior Property Accountant 80-95 70-80 70-85 70-85 80-85

Senior Tax Manager 130-160 125-145 100-140 95-120  95-120 Property Accountant 70-80 60-70 55-70 60-70 70-75

Tax Manager 120-150 95-125 70-95 70-95 90-110 Senior Project Accountant 75-90 70-90 65-85 65-85 75-90

Tax Analyst 80-105 70-85 65-85 65-85 70-85 Project Accountant 68-75 60-75 60-75 60-75 70-80

Internal Audit Manager 100-115 95-120 85-105 75-95 90-110 Payroll Manager 90-140 90-120 80-100 80-100 85-105
Payroll Team Lead 75-95 70-90 60-75 60-75 75-85
Internal Auditor 80-95 70-95 80-90 80-90 65-80
Payroll Specialist 70-85 60-80 50-60 50-60 60-75
Manager, Financial Reporting 105-125 100-120 90-125 80-110 100-120
Payroll Coordinator 60-70 55-70 45-55 45-55 55-60
Manager, Financial Planning/Analysis 100-120 100-130 80-110 80-110 100-130
Payroll Administrator 55-65 50-60 40-45 40-45 50-55
Senior Financial Analyst 80-100 70-95 75-100 75-100 80-100
Director of Credit/Collections 100-130 125-140 100-140 90-115 100-125
Financial Analyst 70-85 65-85 70-85 60-75 70-85
Credit/Collections Manager 85-105 85-110 75-115 80-90 80-90
Credit/Collections Supervisor 75-85 60-75 60-75 60-75 65-75
Credit/Collections Specialist 60-75 50-55 50-60 40-55 55-60
Credit/Collections Administrator 50-60 45-50 45-55 40-50 45-50
Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance


All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
BIG 5-Large Small-Mid Size

Job Title National Job Title National


CFO 300+ CFO 150-250
CRO 300+ CRO 150-250
CCO 300+ CCO 150-250
Vice President, Risk 170-230 Vice President, Risk 140-180
Vice President, Compliance 170-230 Vice President, Compliance 140-180
Vice President, Audit 170-230 Vice President, Audit 140-180
Vice President, Finance 170-230 Vice President, Finance 140-180
Director of Finance 120-150 Director of Finance 110-140
Director of Risk 120-150 Director of Risk 110-140
Director of Audit 120-150 Director of Audit 110-140
Director of Compliance 120-150 Director of Compliance 110-140
Senior Manager, Risk 90-120 Senior Manager, Risk 80-110
Senior Manager, Compliance 90-120 Senior Manager, Compliance 80-110
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Senior Manager, Audit 90-120 Senior Manager, Audit 80-110


Manager, Risk 70-90 Manager, Risk 70-100
Manager, Compliance 70-90 Manager, Compliance 70-100
Manager, Audit 70-90 Manager, Audit 70-100
Investment Banking, Junior Associate 85-115
Investment Banking, Senior Associate 125-175
Investment Banking, Assistant Director 175-225

ARCHITECTURE &
Commercial Banking Small Business (>750K) 70-110
Commercial Banking Mid Market (1M-10M) 90-145

INTERIOR DESIGN
Commercial Banking Large Market-Syndicated (10M+) 90-145
Commercial Banking AVP /Team Lead 115-145
Vice President, Commercial Banking 145-200

HOT JOBS
Architectural Technologist (Revit)
BIM Manager
Contract Administrator
Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance


Intermediate/Senior Architect (registered)
Intern Architect
Project Manager

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
Architecture

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Intern Architect 45-65 45-65 55-75 55-70 50-65 50-70
Intermediate Architect 65-95 65-95 65-90 70-85 65-85 70-90
Senior Architect 95-150 95-150 95-150 85-130 85-120 90-110
Junior Technologist 40-55 40-55 45-55 40-55 40-50 45-60
Technologist 55-80 55-80 55-75 55-75 50-70 60-75
Senior Technologist 80-115 80-115 75-110 75-100 70-90 75-95
Job Captain 95-120 95-120 90-120 90-120 80-100 80-100
Contract Administrator 80-110 80-110 80-120 80-105 80-100 80-100
Project Manager 85-110 85-110 80-120 80-105 80-100 80-100
Senior Project Manage/
110-135 110-135 120-140 110-125 100-120 100-120
Senior Contract Administrator
BIM Manager 85-115 85-115 80-110 80-100 80-100 85-100
Senior BIM Manager 100-140 100-140 100-130 100-130 100-130 100-120
Architectural Designer 75-100 75-100 60-75 55-75 50-70 55-75
Senior Architectural Designer 100-120 100-120 75-100 75-100 70-90 75-90

Interior Design

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Senior Interior Designer 85-110 85-110 80-110 80-110 75-95 80-100
Intermediate Interior Designer 75-100 75-95 60-80 60-80 55-75 65-80
Junior Interior designer 50-75 50-75 40-60 40-60 40-55 45-65

CONSTRUCTION
HOT JOBS
Construction Handyman Residential

Architecture & Interior Design


Architecture & Interior Design

Estimator
Project Manager
Superintendent
Warranty Technician Residential

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
General Construction Road Building & Heavy Construction

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa
Vice President, Construction 160-210 160-210 175-250 200+ 175+ Vice President, Construction 150-250 150-250 130-225 150+ 150+
Senior Project Manager 120-140 120-140 120-175 120-180 120-175 Senior Project Manager 120-140 120-140 130-180 130-180 130-180
Project Manager 100-130 100-130 75-120 75-120 110-125+ Project Manager 100-125 100-125 95-150 90-140 90-130
Project Coordinator 70-85 70-85 50-65 50-75 65-75 Project Coordinator 70-90 70-90 75-90 70-90 65-70
Chief Estimator 120-170 120-170 125- 175 110-150 125-150 Chief Estimator 125-175 125-175 100-200 110-150 125-150
Senior Estimator 100-140 100-140 90-125 90-110 90-125 Senior Estimator 100-140 100-140 100-150 100-150 100-125
Estimator 90-130 90-130 65 -90 60-90 70-90 Estimator 90-120 90-120 75-125 80-110 80-100
Superintendent 110-150 110-150 90-150 100-150 125-140 Superintendent 100-150 100-150 100-150 110-150 100-130
Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 80-100 80-100 70-95 70-90 80-100 Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 75-110 75-110 70-80 70-90 80-95
Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator 60-75 60-80 60-80 70-85 60-75
Mechanical & Electrical Manager 80-120 80-120 90-120 90-110 90-100
Job Title Regina Vancouver Winnipeg
Vice President, Construction 140-160 190-250 140-200
Job Title Regina Vancouver Winnipeg Senior Project Manager 115-150 130-180 120-160
Vice President, Construction 160+ 180-250 140-200 Project Manager 110-140 105-140 100-140
Senior Project Manager 115-130 130-185 115-140 Project Coordinator 70-90 75-95 70-80
Project Manager 100-140 85-130 90-120 Chief Estimator 110-160 130-190 100-140
Project Coordinator 60-70 60-80 60-80 Senior Estimator 120-140 120-145 115-140

Chief Estimator 110-160 130-180 110-150 Estimator 90-130 100-140 90-120

Senior Estimator 110-130 110-140 100-120 Superintendent 110-150 105-150 100-130

Estimator 100-120 90-120 75-95 Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 90-120 80-95 70-100

Superintendent 100-130 90-150 90-120


Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 85-100 80-100 70-90
Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator 55-75 70-90 55-75 
Mechanical & Electrical Manager 80+ 80-120  80+
Construction

Construction
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
Civil Engineering High-rise Construction

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Regina Vancouver Winnipeg Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa
Principal Partner 145-170 145-170 160-180 160-180 150+ 150-180 120-150 Vice President, Construction 180-250 180-250 250-300+ 200+ 175+
Associate Partner 130-150 130-150 110-130 110-130 120-140 125-150 110-140 Construction Manager 150-200 150-200 180-225 130-160 130-160
Civil Project Manager 90-120 90-120 90-110 90-110 100-130 95-120 85-110 Senior Project Manager 150-200 150-200 170-190 120-150 130-150
Civil Project Engineer 100-120 100-120 90-100 90-100 90-110 85-110 90-100 Project Manager 110-160 110-160 145-180 100-120 110-130
Civil Engineer 85-95 85-96 85-100 85-100 90-110 85-100 85-95 Project Coordinator 70-80 60-80 65-90 65-85 65-75
Civil Designer 70-90 70-90 70-90 70-90 80-90 75-100 70-90 Chief Estimator 140-170 140-170 180-230 110-130 175-200
Civil CAD Drafter 70-80 70-80 60-75 60-75 75-90 70-85 60-70 Senior Estimator 110-140 110-140 125-180 90-110 125-175
Estimator 90-120 90-120 75-110 70-90 75-100
Superintendent 120-180 120-180 150-225 120-200 120-150
Environmental Engineering
Finishing Superintendent 90-120 90-120 90-150 90-120 90-110
Customer Service Manager 80-110 80-110 85-120 80-100 70-75
Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Vancouver Winnipeg
Customer Service Coordinator 50-65 50-65 45-70 50-70 55-65
Principal Partner 130-140 130-140 120-145 120-145 130-160 120-140
Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 80-110 80-110 75-90 70-90 75-100
Associate Partner 120-130 120-130 110-140 110-140 125-150 115-125
Site Clerk 45-55 45-55 50-60 55-70 55-60
Associate 100-120 100-120 100-110 100-110 115-140 100-110
Environmental Project Manager 90-110 90-110 90-100 90-100 90-140 90-100
Environmental Project Engineer 90-140 90-140 90-110 90-110 90-140 90-120
Job Title Regina Vancouver Winnipeg
Environmental Engineer 90-120 90-120 80-95 80-95 90-120 80-95
Vice President, Construction 140-180 200-300 185-250
Construction Manager 130-180 150-200 130-160
Senior Project Manager 120-150 150-200 150-200
Project Manager 110-120 120-150 130-160
Project Coordinator 60-80 70-90 65-85
Chief Estimator 115-130 170-200 125-155
Senior Estimator 110-120 120-150 100-120
Estimator 90-110 90-120 90-110
Superintendent 110-130 130-200 120-150
Finishing Superintendent 90-110 90-120 90-120
Customer Service Manager 55-75 75-100 80-110
Customer Service Coordinator 55-65 50-60 55-65
Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 75-90 80-100 75-90
Site Clerk 50-65 45-55 50-60
Construction

Construction
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
Residential Construction Development Management

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Vice President, Construction 150-225 150-200 180-230 150+ 150-200 Vice President, Development 160-220 160-220 200-300+ 200+ 160+ 200-300
Senior Project Manager 120-150 120-150 100-140 110-130 100-125 Development Director 130-180 130-180 150-220 130-160 130-150 150-200
Project Manager 95-110 95-110 80-125 95-120 95-115 Development Manager 100-160 100-160 110-150 110-130 110-130 90-150
Project Coordinator 65-75 65-75 50-65 65-75 60-70 Junior/Assistant Development Manager 70-100 70-100 70-100 70-85 75-85 75-90
Chief Estimator 110-140 110-140 125-175 120-150 130-140 Development Coordinator 50-75 50-75 50-75 50-75 50-75 50-75
Estimator 80-110 80-110 90-120 90-120 65-80
Superintendent 90-120 90-120 90-120 90-110 90-110
Finishing Superintendent 70-90 70-90 75-90 80-100 70-80 Mechanical Construction
Customer Service Manager 70-100 70-100 80-110 80-100 60-65
Customer Service Coordinator 50-80 50-80 45-65 65-80 50-60 Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 70-90 70-90 70-85 60-70 65-75 Vice President, Construction 120-150 120-150 150-200 140-160 140-160 140+
Project Manager 90-130 90-130 75-150 90-125 90-125 95-130
Project Coordinator 70-90 70-90 55-75 60-70 60-70 70-90
Chief Estimator 100-130 100-130 140-190 95-125 95-125 120-150
Job Title Regina Vancouver Winnipeg
Estimator 90-110 90-110 70-115 80-90 80-90 100-120
Vice President, Construction 150+ 150-225 150-200
Superintendent 100-120 100-120 120+ 95-105 95-105 100-150
Senior Project Manager 100-120 130-160 100-130
Assistant Superintendent 90-100 90-100 N/A 80-90 80-90 80-90
Project Manager 90-100 90-130 80-120
Project Coordinator 65-80 65-80 55-65
Chief Estimator 100-115 120-140 90-110 Electrical Construction
Estimator 100-120 90-120 65-85
Superintendent 100-120 100-160 80-110 Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Finishing Superintendent 90-110 80-100 70-80 Vice President, Construction 100-150 100-150 150-200 140-160 140-160 150+
Customer Service Manager 65-85 80-100 70-90 Project Manager 90-130 90-130 75-150 90-110 90-110 100-130
Customer Service Coordinator 50-70 50-70 50-80 Project Coordinator 70-90 70-90 55-70 70-80 70-80 70-80
Assistant Superintendent/Foreman 80-95 75-85 70-85 Chief Estimator 110-130 100-130 140-190 85-105 85-105 150+
Estimator 90-120 90-120 80-120 85-100 85-100 100-120
Superintendent 100-120 100-120 120+ 85-100 85-100 100-150
Assistant Superintendent 90-100 90-110 N/A 80-90 80-90 80-90
Construction

Construction
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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CONSTRUCTION
Building Automation

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


BAS Technician LVL 1 40-50 40-50 40-50 40-50 40-50 40-50
BAS Technician LVL 2 50-70 50-70 50-70 50-70 50-70 50-70
BAS Technician LVL 3 75-110 75-110 80-120 70-90 70-90 75-110
BAS Project Manager 80-100 80-100 70-100 70-85 70-85 80-100
BAS Estimator 80-110 80-110 80-110 75-90 75-90 80-110
BAS Designer 50-75 50-75 50-75 50-70 50-70 50-75

Electrical Engineering

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Senior Electrical Engineer 95-105 95-105 115-120  100-120 100-110 95-105
Electrical Engineer 80-90 80-90 80-100  80-100 80-100 80-90
Designers 70-80 70-80 65-75  55-65 70-80 70-80
Project Manager 90-100 90-100 90-140 100-120 90-100 90-100
Construction Administrators 90-120 90-120 80-120 N/A 75-95 90-120
REVIT Operators 65-80 65-80 55-75  55-70 50-70 65-80

Mechanical Engineering

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Senior Mechanical Engineer 95-105 95-105 115-120  100-120 100-110 95-105
Mechanical Engineer
Designers
80-90
70-80
80-90
70-80
80-100
65-75
 80-100
 55-65
80-90
70-80
80-90
70-80 HUMAN
RESOURCES
Project Manager 90-100 90-100 90-140 100-120 90-100 90-100
Construction Administrators 90-120 90-120 80-120 N/A 75-95 90-120
REVIT Operators 65-80 65-80 55-75  55-70 50-70 65-80

HOT JOBS
HR Business Partner
HR Coordinator
HR Generalist
HR Manager
Construction

Construction
Technical Recruiter

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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HUMAN RESOURCES HUMAN RESOURCES
Generalist Recruitment

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Vice President 150-200 150-250 140-160 140-160 160-200 Director 120-140 120-140 100-130 115-140 120-140
Director 130-160 130-160 120-130 115-140 145-165
Manager 110-130 100-120 80-100 90-115 100-120
Business Partner 80-110 90-120 100-120 90-120 90-110
Specialist 75-100 70-90 65-75 70-90 80-100
Manager 80-120 90-120 90-100 90-110 90-120
Administrator 60-70 60-80 55-65 55-65 65-80
Generalist 65-80 70-90 65-90 75-90 60-85
Coordinator 55-65 60-70 50-65 55-65 50-65
Administrator/Assistant 50-60 50-65 45-55 50-60 45-60
HRIS

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Organizational Development
Manager 85-110 90-110 80-100 80-100 90-110

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver Specialist 85-90 80-90 80-90 70-80 80-90

Vice President 130-160 130-160 130-160 130-160 130-160 Administrator 75-80 70-80 70-80 55-70 70-80

Change Manager 100-130 110-120 100-120 90-110 100-120


Learning/Training Manager 80-95 90-100 80-100 70-100 90-100
Coordinator 60-70 70-80 60-70 50-70 60-80

Compensation & Benefits

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Vice President/Director 120-150 140-200 120-150 120-150 140-200
Manager 100-120 120-140 100-120 100-120 110-130
Specialist 85-100 80-110 70-90 70-90 80-100
Analyst 90-100 80-100 75-90 75-90 75-95
Coordinator/Administrator 60-70 60-80 65-75 60-75 60-85
Human Resources

Human Resources
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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LEGAL PROFESSIONALS LEGAL SUPPORT
Private Practice Small Firm

Experience Small Firm Mid-Size Firm Large Firm Job Title National
1st Year 70-80 75-85 85-90 Junior Legal Assistant 45-50
2nd Year 80-85 85-90 90-95 Intermediate Legal Assistant 50-60
3rd Year 80-100 90-110 100-115 Senior Legal Assistant 65-70
4th Year 90-110 120-150 120-130 Junior Law Clerk 50-55
5th Year 120-130 130-150 145-160 Intermediate Law Clerk 60-70
6th Year 130-140 140-160 175-190 Senior Law Clerk 70-75
7th Year 150-160 170-180 190-220 Paralegal 50-65
Income Partner 165+ 175+ 225k+ Office Manager 60-75
Annual Bonus 15-25% 25-35% 30-40%

Mid-Size Firm
In House
Job Title National
Small/Medium Large Junior Legal Assistant 45-55
Job Title
Company Company Intermediate Legal Assistant 55-65
Junior Counsel (typically 1-3 years) 75-95 85-110 Senior Legal Assistant 65-75
Legal Counsel (typically 3-5 years) 95-135 105-140 Junior Law Clerk 50-60
Senior Counsel (typically 5-8 years) 130-180 135-220 Intermediate Law Clerk 65-75
General Counsel (typically 8 years plus) 170-225+ 200-300+ Senior Law Clerk 75-80
Paralegal 70-75
Office Manager 75-85

Large Firm

LEGAL Job Title


Junior Legal Assistant
Intermediate Legal Assistant
National
50-55
65-70
Senior Legal Assistant 70-80

HOT JOBS Junior Law Clerk 50-60


Intermediate Law Clerk 70-80
Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant/Law Clerk Senior Law Clerk 85-110
Paralegal 70-90
Corporate Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
Employment and Labour Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Human Resources

Human Resources
Insurance Defence Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
Litigation Associate *Figures may vary between industries and depending on other market factors
*Years account for post call experience
Legal

Legal
*Base salaries only, exclusive of bonus, stock options or other non monetary benefits that would increase the total package

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS
Manufacturing

Job Title National Job Title National


COO 400-700 Director -Process Optimization 150-185
VP Operations 150-300 Director- Industrial Engineering 140-185
Vice President, Warehousing/ Transportation 150-250 Director Process Improvement 125-135
Vice President Manufacturing 150-250 Continuous Improvement Leader-Lean Six Sigma BB 135-165
Regional/District Operations Manager 135-170 VP Reliability & Engineering 120-200
Regional Director Manufacturing 135-170 Director Plant Automation 125-185
Regional Director Corporate Compliance 125-160 Maintenance Supervisor 75-110
Regional Director Quality assurance 135-200 Manufacturing Engineer 75-110
VP Supply Chain 150-200 MRO Planner 65-75
Manager- Sales & Operations Planning 125-160 Production/Packaging Supervisor 85-100
Manager- Supply Planning 100-135 Engineering Manager 135-200
Manager-Demand Planning 100-135 Quality Assurance Manager 130-150
Demand Planner 65-90 Sanitation Group Leader 90-125
Supply Planner 65-90 Sanitation Team Leader 70-90
Supply Chain Analyst 45-60 Quality Engineer 75-90
Operations Manager 110-150 Process Engineer 75-90
Plant Manager 120-250 Process Modelling Analyst 65-80
Supply Chain Manager 125-145 Industrial Engineer 65-90
Operations Group Leader 125-185 Chief Operating Engineer/ Power Engineer 135-180
Group Leader / Production Manager 105-135 Second Class Stationary Engineer 32-44/hr.*
Team Leader / Shift Supervisor 65-85 Dual Ticket 40-42/hr.*

MANUFACTURING Materials Group Leader


Manager-Production Planning
90-120
90-120
Certified Electrician
Certified Millwright
35-40/hr.*
35-40/hr.*

& LOGISTICS
Production Planner Scheduler 55-75 Refrigeration A 38-47/hr.*
Maintenance Manager 90-140 Refrigeration B 38-47/hr.*
Reliability Group Leader 90-155
Reliability Maintenance Team Lead Supervisor 75-105

HOT JOBS Reliability Engineer 80-115

Continuous Improvement Professionals/Lean Six Sigma BB


Inventory Planner

Manufacturing & Logistics


Manufacturing & Logistics

Logistics & Transportation Manager


Maintenance Manager & Skilled Trades
Production Manager
Supply Chain Manager

*Hourly rate
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS
Logistics

Job Title National


Vice President, Warehousing/ Transportation 150-200
Vice President, Operations 150-200
Regional Director 140-170
Director, Inventory 140-170
Director, Process Improvement 140-185
Director, Supply Chain 140-200
Director, Operations 165-200
Transportation Manager 120-145
Logistics Manager 110-135
Inventory Manager 110-130
Supply Chain Manager 125-170
Continuous Improvement Leader-Lean Six Sigma BB 135-190
Customs & Compliance Manager 100-110 | 26

Fleet Manager 95-135


Demand Planning Manager 110-135
Warehouse Manager 85-145
Operations Manager 120-145
Transportation/Logistics Supervisor 80-95
Fleet Supervisor 80-95
Fleet Analyst 75-90
Process Engineer 105-125
Forecasting Analyst 65-75
Warehouse Supervisor 65-85
Transportation Analyst
Reliability Maintenance Team Lead Supervisor
60-80
75-100 OFFICE
PROFESSIONALS
Logistics Coordinator 45-55
Dispatcher 45-55

HOT JOBS
Administrative Assistant

Manufacturing & Logistics


Manufacturing & Logistics

Executive Assistant
Office Coordinator
Office Manager
Property Administrator

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
Office Support

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Office Manager 60-80 75-85 55-65 60-65 65-75
Senior Executive Assistant 75-90 90-100 70-85 70-95 90-110
Executive Assistant 65-85 75-95 60-70 60-70 70-90
Customer Service Manager 70-85 80-100 70-85 70-85 70-85
Bilingual CSR 35-45 50-60 35-45 35-45 40-55
Customer Service Representative (CSR) 35-45 45-50 35-45 35-45 40-50
Senior Administrative Assistant 55-65 55-65 50-65 55-65 50-65
Project Administrator / Assistant 50-60 50-63 50-65 50-65 55-65
Administrative Assistant 45-55 50-55 45-50 45-50 40-50
Data Entry Supervisor 41-46 35-45 48-52 48-52 40-50
Data Entry Clerk 35-38 35-40 35-38 35-38 40-45
Records Control Clerk 35-38 35-40 35-38 35-38 40-50
Front Desk Coordinator 40-45 45-50 40-45 40-45 40-55
Receptionist 35-45 45-50 40-45 40-45 45-55
General Office Clerk 35-45 40-45 40-45 45-50 35-40
Mail Room Clerk 35-38 35-40 35-40 35-40 38-40

PROCUREMENT
HOT JOBS
Buyer
Procurement Category Manager

Office Professionals
Office Professionals

Procurement Manager
Procurement Specialist
Purchasing Coordinator

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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PROCUREMENT

Job Title Calgary GTA Montreal Ottawa Vancouver


Head of Procurement/Chief Procurement Officer 250-400 250-400 250-400 200-350 250-400
Vice President Procurement 200-300 200-300 200-300 170-250 170-250
Director Procurement 150-200 150-200 150-200 150-200 125-155
Senior Procurement Manager 110-140 130-150 130-150 120-140 110-130
Procurement Manager 120-130 110-130 110-130 100-120 100-110
Vendor Analyst 80-90 85-95 85-95 80-90 80-90
Vendor Manager 100-120 100-110 100-110 95-105 95-105
Category Manager 100-120 95-120 95-120 95-110 95-110
Senior Contracts Manager 110-140 95-120 95-120 95-130 100-130
Contracts Manager 95-130 85-110 85-110 85-110 90-110
Contracts Specialist 90-105 70-90 70-90 75-80 75-80
Contracts Administrator 70-75 60-70 60-70 60-65 55-60
Senior Procurement Specialist 90- 110 85-100 85-100 80-95 85-100
Procurement Specialist 75-85 75-85 75-85 75-85 75-80
Senior Procurement Analyst 80-90 70-80 70-80 75-80 75-80
Procurement Analyst 80-90 60-80 60-80 55-65 55-65
Strategic Sourcing Manager 100-120 115-130 115-130 115-130 100-120
Sourcing Specialist 75-95 75-90 75-90 60-80 75-85
Purchasing Manager 90-110 90-120 90-120 75-100 90-110
Purchasing Officer/Specialist 90-105 75-90 75-90 75-85 75-85

PROPERTY & FACILITIES


Purchasing Assistant 60-65 55-60 55-60 50-60 50-60
Purchasing Coordinator 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-55 50-55

MANAGEMENT
Senior Buyer 80-90 75-85 75-85 75-85 75-85
Buyer 65-80 65-75 65-75 65-75 60-75
Junior Buyer 55-65 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-55

HOT JOBS
Building Operator/Property Maintenance
Condo/Strata Manager
Leasing Manager
Operations/Facilities Manager
Property/Leasing Administrator
Procurement

Procurement
Residential/Commercial Property Manager

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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PROPERTY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROPERTY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Commercial Property Management Residential Property Management

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal
Vice President, Property Management 160-240 154-164 210-260 175-250 Director of Property Management 115-145 115-145 125-140 120-150
Director of Property Management 125-150 135-145 130-150 150-160 Senior Property Manager 80-100 80-100 85-95 75-90

Real Estate Manager 130-139 125-135 130-149 130-150 Property Manager 60-80 60-80 70-80 55-75
Property Administrator 50-65 50-60 55-60 45-50
General Manager 125-150 135-145 125-140 130-150
Condominium Manager 65-100 65-100 75-90 60-70
Senior Property Manager (Commercial Office, Retail or Industrial portfolio) 105-130 110-129 105-120 100-120
Site/Resident Manager 50-65 55-65 50-60 50-55
Property Manager (Commercial Office, Retail or Industrial portfolio) 85-105 90-110 95-105 75-100
Leasing Representative/Agent 45-55 45-55 50-60 40-60
Assistant Property Manager 60-75 70-80 70-80 60-75
Maintenance Supervisor 70-75 70-74 70-80 65-75
Property Administrator 60-75 60-70 60-70 55-65
Maintenance Technician 45-65 55-65 50-60 50-55
Tenant Services Representative 60-65 60-65 55-65 45-55
Live-In Superintendent 45-60 50-70 40-45 40-50
Senior Building Operator 75-85 65-85 75-85 65-75
Building Operator 55-70 60-70 60-70 55-65

Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg


Director of Property Management 100-110 120-150 100-120
Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg Senior Property Manager 80-90 90-115 75-85
Vice President, Property Management 140-150 200-250 140-160 Property Manager 55-70 80-100 55-70
Director of Property Management 125-135 150-180 120-135 Property Administrator 50-55 55-60 40-50
Real Estate Manager 110-130 120-130 120-130 Condominium Manager 60-80 90-105 65-75
General Manager 130-150 130-150 120-140 Site/Resident Manager 45-50 55-65 40-45
Senior Property Manager (Commercial Office, Retail or Industrial portfolio) 90-110 120-130 95-110 Leasing Representative/Agent 40-50 50-70 40-44
Property Manager (Commercial Office, Retail or Industrial portfolio) 75-90 90-110 80-100 Maintenance Supervisor 65-80 80-90 65-75
Assistant Property Manager 60-70 70-80 60-70 Maintenance Technician 45-50 55-65 45-55
Property Administrator 55-60 55-65 55-65 Live-In Superintendent 40-45 45-60 40-45
Tenant Services Representative 50-55 55-65 50-64
Senior Building Operator 55-60 75-85 60-65
Building Operator 50-55 65-75 50-60
Property & Facilities Management

Property & Facilities Management


All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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PROPERTY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROPERTY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Asset Management Lease Administration

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal
Vice President, Asset Management 180-200 175-179 180-220 175-200 Lease Admin Manager 85-100 75-90 85-105 85-100
Director, Asset Management 140-160 130-134 140-170 140-175 Lease Administrator – lease drafting 65-80 60-70 75-95 70-90
Asset Manager 100-135 95-104 110-125 110-140 Lease Administrator – non lease drafting 60-75 65-80 60-75 55-70

Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg
Vice President, Asset Management 165-169 180-220 160-180 Lease Admin Manager 75-85 80-100 75-90
Director, Asset Management 130-134 140-160 120-130 Lease Administrator – lease drafting 75-80 75-90 65-80
Asset Manager 105-115 100-125 100-109 Lease Administrator – non lease drafting 55-59 55-75 55-60

Commercial Leasing Operations and Maintenance

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal
Vice President/Director/Senior Manager of Leasing 130-200 160-200 130-180 130-175 Director of Operations 120-160 105-115 120-150 120-150
Leasing Manager/Representative 110-130 115-119 85-105 80-120 Operations Manager 100-120 90-95 100-120 90-100
Leasing Assistant/ Coordinator 60-80 60-80 65-75 55-70 Operations Supervisor 85-95 80-90 85-95 65-75
Chief Power Engineer 85-95 70-80 90-110 90-110
Senior Building Operator 70-85 80-85 75-85 60-75
Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg Building Operator 60-70 60-70 60-70 55-65
Vice President/Director/Senior Manager of Leasing 140-150 180-200 160-170 Maintenance Worker 50-60 55-65 50-60 50-55
Leasing Manager/Representative 95-105 95-125 85-100
Leasing Assistant/ Coordinator 50-60 60-75 50-60
Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg
Director of Operations 120-130 125-135 110-130
Operations Manager 100-110 100-120 90-110
Operations Supervisor 75-85 85-95 65-80
Chief Power Engineer 130-150 80-85 80-85
Senior Building Operator 60-70 75-85 65-70
Property & Facilities Management

Property & Facilities Management


Building Operator 55-60 65-75 50-60
Maintenance Worker 40-45 55-65 45-50

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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PROPERTY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Facilities Management

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal


Account Director 145-155 135-145 140-180 130-150
Director of Facilities Management 145-155 120-140 150-170 120-140
General Manager 130-140 130-140 130-150 100-120
Facilities Manager 105-109 100-104 100-130 80-100
Facilities Coordinator 70-74 65-69 70-75 60-70

Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg


Account Director 120-130 140-180 110-140
Director of Facilities Management 110-120 120-150 100-130
General Manager 110-120 120-140 110-120
Facilities Manager 80-90 100-120 90-99
Facilities Coordinator 50-55 65-70 60-70

Sustainability

Job Title Calgary Edmonton GTA Montreal


Director of Sustainability 130-150 120-124 140-144 120-150
Manager of Sustainability 90-100 90-94 90-110 80-90
Project Manager 120-124 110-119 85-95 70-80

Job Title Ottawa Vancouver Winnipeg


RESOURCES
Director of Sustainability
Manager of Sustainability
Project Manager
95-105
80-90
75-85
140-150
90-110
100-120
109-120
85-94
85-89
& MINING
HOT JOBS
Property & Facilities Management

Property & Facilities Management


Exploration Geologist
Maintenance or Operations Senior Leadership
Mechanical (Reliability) Engineer
Mining Engineer
Skilled Trades (Heavy Duty Mechanics, Millwrights)

All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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RESOURCES & MINING RESOURCES & MINING
Head Office Metallurgy/Processing Geology Mining Development & Construction

Job Title National Job Title National Job Title National Job Title National
President/Chief Executive Officer 250-600 Mill Manager/Process Manager 150-225 Exploration Manager 140-180 Project Manager 180-250
Chief Operating Officer 200-400 Chief Metallurgist 140-180 Project Geologist 70-100 Project Controls Manager/Lead 140-200
Mill Superintendent 140-180 Senior Exploration Geologists 90-120 Senior Cost Controller 100-140
Senior Investor Relations 120-200
Senior Process Engineer 120-135 Exploration Geologists 70-100 Senior Planner 100-140
Vice President Exploration 150-250
Process Engineer 90-110 Chief Geologist 125-160 Intermediate Cost Controller 80-105
Continuous Improvement Manager 140-210
Senior Metallurgist 110-130 Geology Superintendent 100-140 Intermediate Planner 80-105
Metallurgist 90-110 Senior Resource Geologist 90-130 Project Controls Analyst 70-100
Technical Services Junior Metallurgist 75-90 Senior Mine Geologist 110-140 Intermediate Estimator 90-120
Mine Geologist 75-100
Job Title National
Mine Maintenance Trades & Maintenance
Manager, Technical Services 155-210
Superintendent, Technical Services 120-170 Health, Safety & Environment
Job Title National
Job Title National
Engineering Manager 165-200 Maintenance Manager 150-225 Job Title National Millwright-apprentice 27-35/hr.*
Chief Engineer 130-160 Maintenance Superintendent 140-180 HSE Manager 130-200 Millwright-red seal certified 37-53/hr.*
Senior Mine Engineer 115-135 Maintenance Planner 90-140 HSE Superintendent 100-160 HD Mechanic-apprentice 27-35/hr.*
Mine Engineer 80-110 Maintenance Foreperson 100-120 HSE Supervisor 75-110 HD Mechanic-red seal certified 37-53/hr.*
Mine Technician 55-85 Mechanical Engineer 80-120 HSE Coordinator 60-90 Electrician-apprentice 27-35/hr.*
Ventilation Engineer 80-120 Senior Mechanical Engineer 110-140 HSE Officer 50-75 Electrician-red seal certified 37-53/hr.*
Electrical Engineer 80-120 Environmental Manager 110-160
Senior Electrical Engineer 110-140 Environmental Superintendent 100-140
Environment Coordinator 75-95
Energy Manager 90-120
Mine Operations

Job Title National


General Manager 155-275
Mine Manager 150-220
Mine or U/G Superintendent 140-180
Mine or U/G Foreperson 100-120
& Mining

Resources
Human Resources

Human Resources
Resources

& Mining
*Hourly rate *Hourly rate
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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RESOURCES & MINING
Forestry

Job Title National


Forestry Engineer/Planning Forester 75-90
Process Engineer & Quality Control 65-85
Plant Manager 120-160
Production/Sawmill Supervisor 80-110
Sawmill Superintendent 95-125
Maintenance Supervisor 85-95
Maintenance Superintendent 95-115
Maintenance Manager 130-150
Health, Safety & Environmental 60-130
Silvicultural Forester 60-80
Land Management 90-115
Lumber Sales Manager 80-100
Mechanical Engineer 70-80
Senior Mechanical Engineer 90-110
Electrical Engineer 70-80
Senior Electrical Engineer 90-110
Energy Manager 90-110

Trades & Maintenance

Job Title
Millwright-apprentice
National
28-35/hr.* SALES &
Millwright-red seal certified
HD Mechanic-apprentice
HD Mechanic-red seal certified
37-43/hr.*
28-35/hr.*
37-43/hr.*
MARKETING
Electrician-apprentice 28-35/hr.*
Electrician-red seal certified 37-43/hr.* HOT JOBS
Brand/Product Manager
Digital Marketing Expert
E-Commerce Expert
Head of E-Commerce
& Mining

Resources
Human Resources

Human Resources
Key Account Executive
Resources

Sales Manager

& Mining
*Hourly rate
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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SALES & MARKETING DIGITAL MARKETING
Sales Marketing Marketing Insight/Data Analytics

Job Title National Job Title National Job Title National


VP of Sales 150–200 Chief Marketing Officer 240-300 Head of Analytics / Head of Research 80-120
Sales Director 130–180 VP of Marketing 180-210 Customer Insight Manager / Research Manager 60-90
Sales Manager 110–130 Marketing Director 130-160 Marketing Data Analyst 60-90
Marketing Manager 90-120 Web Analyst 60-90
Outside Sales Representative 55-70
Assistant Marketing Manager 70-90
Inside Sales Representative 50–60
Marketing Assistant 50-60
Business Development Director 110–150
Marketing Coordinator 60-70 Marketing Online & Digital
Business Development Manager 70-110
Social Media Specialist 45-55
Senior Account Manager 80–100 Job Title National
Social Media Strategist 100-110
Account Manager 60–80 Digital Marketing Director 100-160
SEO Specialist 55-70
RFP specialist 65–75 Head of Digital 140-200
Marketing Analytics Specialist 65-95
Head of E-Commerce 80-140
Content Marketing Manager 90-110
E-Commerce Expert 65-80
Copywriter 60-75
Online Marketing Manager 80-120
Layout Designer 60-65
UX/UI Manager 90-140
Graphic Designer 50-65
UX/UI Expert 75-95
Creative Director 140-160
Digital Marketing Manager 75-125
Production Manager 78-100
Digital Marketing Expert 55-75
Production Coordinator 51-55
Digital Project Manager 80-120
Content Developer 80-90
Change/Optimization Manager Digital 90-135
Proposal Writer 78-86
Social Media Manager 60-80
Media Buyer 72-80 SEM Expert 45-75
Market Researcher 70-85 SEO Expert 45-70
Product Manager 75-85 Web Designer 55-70
Marketing Analyst 85-95 Content Marketing Expert 50-75
Event Manager 70-80 Product Owner Digital 80-120
Brand/Product Manager 85-100
Brand Ambassador 45-55
Sales & Marketing

Sales & Marketing


*Bonus/commission can vary from 20% to 50% depending on position *Bonus/commission can vary from 20% to 40% depending on position
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY
Business Intelligence

Job Title National


BI/Data Warehouse Architect 100-150
BI Manager 90-150
Database Manager 90-130
HOT JOBS Information Manager 100-120
Database Administrator 80-120
Cyber Security Engineer
Database Developer 90-120
Data Engineer ETL Developer 80-110
BI Developer 100-120
Front End Developer Performance Analyst 80-95

Full stack Java Developer BI Analyst 90-100

Integration Architect
Cloud Infrastructure
Project Manager
Job Title National
Enterprise Architect 140-180
Solution Architect 120-140
Cloud Engineer- AWS/Azure/Google 120-160

Technology
Technology

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TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
Data & Advanced Analytics Infrastructure Projects & Change Management Telecoms

Job Title National Job Title National Job Title National Job Title National
Data Architect 125-180 Enterprise Architect 130-150 Program Director 160-230 IP & Ethernet Engineer 100-110
Lead Data Scientist 110-175 Solution Architect 100-160 Network Deployment & Support Engineer 90-105
Head of PMO 160-165
Data Scientist 60-120 Service Delivery Manager 110-160 PDH/SDH Transmission Design Engineer 90-95
Portfolio/Program Manager 125-155
Data Analyst 60-90 Network Engineer 80-130 NOC/NMC Support Engineer 80-110
Release Manager 120-130
Lead Data Engineer 110-160 Network Administrator 80-100 Provisioning Engineer 90-100
Project Manager 90-150
Data Engineer 90-160 Systems Administrator 85-100 Voice & Contact Centre Engineer 80-100
Change Manager 100-135
Data Manager 60-120 Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst 65-75 Network Capacity Planning Engineer 100-110
Business Analyst 90-100
RAN/RF Engineers 90-100
Business Systems Analyst 90-110
Mobile Network Architect 120-130
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership OSS/BSS Solutions Architect 130-140

Job Title National Software Development Product Manager 130-140


Job Title National
Data Scientist-Python 90-120 CIO TSX 60 380-400
Data Scientist-R 70-110 CIO TSX 300 230-250 Job Title National
Testing
Big Data Engineer-Hadoop 100-150 CIO SME 200-220 Software Architect 130-150
Machine Learning/Deep Learning Engineer 100-150 CTO TSX 60 260-270 Technical Lead - C#/ASP.net 110-120 Job Title National
CTO TSX 300 200-220 Technical Lead - Java 120-160 Test Manager 110-130
CTO SME 180-200 Technical Lead - Mobile 120-160
Test Lead 90-120
IT Director TSX 60 270-290 Mobile Developer – iOS/Android 100-130
Manual QA Analyst 75-85
IT Director TSX 300 200-220 Backend Developer – Java 100-140
Automated QA Analyst 90-100
IT Director SME 200-220 Back-end Developer - .Net 100-130
Performance QA Analyst 90-100
Development Director 160-170 Backend Developer – LAMP/PHP/Drupal/WordPress/Joomla 90-110

Chief Information Security Officer 170-180 Backend Developer – Ruby 90-115

Head of IT Security 175-185 Back-end Developer - C/C++ 90-120

Head of IT 110-170 Front End Developer 100-120

Head of Development 120-160 Full stack Developer 100-130

Head of Infrastructure 120-160 SharePoint Developer 90-120

Head of Service Delivery 160-165 DevOps 100-150

Head of Business Intelligence 175-185


Business Architect 165-175
Enterprise Architect 140-180
Technical Architect 130-165
Development Manager 130-150

Technology
Technology

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CYBERSECURITY
Information Systems Leadership Security Operations Leadership Penetration Testing/Red Team

Job Title National Job Title National Job Title National


Chief information Security Officer 180-230 VP, Security Operations Center 135-180
Principal Penetration Tester 90-120
Director, Security Operations Center 110-150
VP, Information Security 130-200 Senior Penetration Tester 60-90
Manager, Security Operations Center 95-130
Director, Information Security 100-150

DevSecOps
Security Operations
Identity & Access Management
Job Title National
Job Title National
Job Title National DevSecOps Architect 110-140
Senior Engineer 100-140
Architect 110-140 Senior DevSecOps Engineer 100-130
Network Security Architect 120-135
Senior Engineer 90-120
Senior Network Security Engineer 100-130 DevSecOps Engineer 75-100
Engineer 60-90
Network Security Engineer 80-120
Engineer 60-90
Architecture
Governance, Risk & Compliance Leadership Security Administrator 65-90
Job Title National
Job Title National
Enterprise Security Architect 130-160
VP, Governance, Risk & Compliance 140-200 Application Security/Cloud Security
Solutions Architect 110-140
Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance 110-150
Job Title National
Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance 80-130 Cloud Security Architect 90-130
Cloud Security Engineer 90-130
Senior Application Security Engineer 80-110
Governance Risk & Compliance
Application Security Engineer 80-110
Job Title National
Senior GRC Consultant 80-110
GRC Consultant 70-100
Incident Response
Compliance Coordinator/Analyst 60-90
Job Title National
Data Security Consultant 70-120
Reverse Engineer 80-130
Manager, Incident Response 65-110
Digital Forensics Analyst 65-95
Malware Analyst 60-90

Technology
Technology

Approximately 80% of workers fall within this range


All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries Approximately 80% of workers fall within this range
All figures are expressed in thousand Canadian dollars and as annual gross salaries

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