Expand your global workforce in Canada
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Canada
Capital
Ottawa
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Languages
English, French
GDP per Capita
$54,233.87
Employer Tax
Varies on Provinces & Territories
Payroll Frequency
Hourly, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, or Bi-Monthly (Based on Province)
Talent overview
Canada is a highly developed country with a high ranking in the human development index among the world countries. It has a mixed-market economy and is the 8th largest economy.
Major economic hubs:
Toronto, Ottawa, British Columbia, Brampton
Skills in demand:
Web developer, Software engineers, Human resource, Customer service, Sales
Canada
Top local universities in Canada
University of Toronto
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 23
University of British Columbia
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 26
McGill University
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 57
University of Waterloo
Ranking
Local: 4
World: 71
Simon Fraser University
Ranking
Local: 5
World: 74
Top Local Job Boards
RobertHalf, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn
Number of LinkedIn users
22,100,000
Top Recruitment Agencies
Where to find talent
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Salary Data
Some of the top jobs in Canada and their annual salary are listed below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (CAD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 20,100 CAD | 14743.35 USD |
| General Manager | 18,300 CAD | 13423.05 USD |
| Business Development Manager | 15,900 CAD | 11662.65 USD |
| Financial Analyst | 13,300 CAD | 9755.55 USD |
| Business Analyst | 12,800 CAD | 9388.80 USD |
| Project Manager | 11,700 CAD | 8581.95 USD |
Employ in Canada
Employing in Canada
To nurture harmonious labor relations beneficial to employers, employees and the economy, numerous measures have been taken up by the labor program, some of which are collective bargaining, dispute prevention, and arbitration appointments.
Employee Contract
The language of employment contracts in Canada can be English or French. An exception is the Quebec province, which makes it necessary to have the contract, particularly in French.
Probation Period
The usual probationary period followed in Canada are set by each province, ranging from 1 to 12 months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 19 | Victoria Day | National Holiday |
| July 1 | Canada Day | National Holiday |
| September 1 | Labour Day | National Holiday |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | National Holiday |
| October 13 | Thanksgiving Day | National Holiday |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
| Date | Name | Local Holiday (Province) |
| February 17 | Louis Riel Day | MB |
| February 17 | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | NS |
| February 17 | Islander Day | PE |
| February 17 | Family Day | BC, AB, ON, SK, NB |
| February 21 | Yukon Heritage Day | YT |
| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | NL |
| April 20 | Easter Sunday | NL, NS |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | NB |
| April 21 | St. George’s Day | NL |
| May 19 | National Patriots’ Day | QC |
| June 21 | National Indigenous Peoples Day | NT, YT |
| June 23 | June Holiday | NL |
| June 24 | St. Jean Baptiste Day | QC |
| July 1 | Memorial Day | NL |
| July 9 | Nunavut Day | NU |
| July 14 | Orangemen’s Day | NL |
| August 4 | Civic/Provincial Day | NT, NU |
| August 4 | Natal Day | NS |
| August 4 | British Columbia Day | BC |
| August 4 | New Brunswick Day | NB |
| August 4 | Terry Fox Day | MB |
| August 4 | Saskatchewan Day | SK |
| August 4 | Civic/Provincial Day | ON |
| August 6 | The Royal St John’s Regatta (Regatta Day) | NL |
| August 15 | Gold Cup Parade | PE |
| August 18 | Discovery Day | YT |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | NT, YT, NU, PE, BC |
| October 13 | Thanksgiving Day | NB, NS |
| October 18 | Healthcare Aide Day | BC, MB |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day | NS |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | NB |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | NB, NS |
Employee Leaves:
| Type of Leave | Duration | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 14 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 10 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 17 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Canada
Payroll cycle
Payroll frequency followed in the top Canadian provinces:
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Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Canada varies with provinces. Below is a list of the top provinces in Canada along with their minimum wage. Please note, these are for general workers, and there shall be exceptions in the data depending on the age of the employee ( for those under 17) and the industry related.
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Overtime pay
The standard working hours in Canada are 40 hours in a week. If an employee works overtime, they must be compensated at 1.5 times their hourly rate.
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Payroll Category | Tax Contribution % |
| Canada Pension Plan (except for Quebec)* | 5.95% |
| Quebec Pension Plan** (Retirement Pension) | 5.4% |
| Employment Insurance (except for Quebec) | 2.21% |
| Quebec Employment Insurance | 1.63% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Payroll Category | Tax Contribution % |
| Canada Pension Plan* (except for Quebec) | 5.95% |
| Quebec Pension Plan* (Retirement Pension) | 5.4% |
| Employment Insurance (except for Quebec) | 1.58% |
| Quebec Employment Insurance | 1.27% |
Note:
In 2025, if an employee earns more than $71,300, they contribute 4% of their income between $71,300 and $81,200 to the additional Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), with the employer matching this contribution.
Employee Income Tax
Federal Income tax on employees (except for Quebec):
| Annual Taxable Income | Tax on the first Amount | Tax rate on excess | |
| 0 to 55,867 CAD | 0 | 15% | |
| 55,867 – 111,733 CAD | 7,530 CAD | 20.5% | |
| 111,733 – 173,205 CAD | 17,820 CAD | 26% | |
| 173,205 – 246,752 CAD | 32,180 CAD | 29% | |
| 246,752 CAD and Above | 51,344 CAD | 33% | |
Quebec Personal Income Tax:
| Annual Taxable Income | Tax rate on excess | |
| 0 to 46,295 CAD | 15% | |
| 46,296 to 92,580 CAD | 20% | |
| 92,581 to 112,655 CAD | 24% | |
| Above 112,655 CAD | 25.75% | |
Federal Income Tax In Canada:
In addition to federal income tax, an individual who resides in, or has earned income in any province or territory is subject to provincial or territorial income tax.
Note: The tax will be calculated based on the slabs the income falls under. Once tax is calculated from the first slab, the remaining income (if any) is to be calculated from the second slab of taxation, and so on(Except Quebec).
| Provinces and territories | Rates |
| Alberta | 10% on the first CAD 148,269 of taxable income
12% on the income over CAD 148,269 up to CAD 177,922 13% on the income over CAD 177,922 up to CAD 237,230 14% on the income over CAD 237,230 up to CAD 355,845 15% on the amount over CAD 355,845 |
| British Columbia | 5.06% on the first CAD 47,937 of taxable income
7.7% on the income over CAD 47,937 up to CAD 95,875 10.5% on the income over CAD 95,875 up to CAD 110,076 12.29% on the income over CAD 110,076 up to CAD 133,664 14.7% on the income over CAD 133,664 up to CAD 181,232 16.8% on the income over CAD 181,232 up to CAD 252,752 20.5% on the amount over CAD 252,752 |
| Manitoba | 10.8% on the first CAD 47,000 of taxable income
12.75% on the income over CAD 47,000 up to CAD 100,000 17.4% on the amount over CAD 100,000 |
| New Brunswick | 9.4% on the first CAD 47,715 of taxable income
14.82% on the income over CAD 47,715 up to CAD 95,431 14% on the income over CAD 95,431 up to CAD 176,756 16% on the income over CAD 95,431 up to CAD 176,756 19.5% on the amount over CAD 176,756 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 8.7% on the first CAD 43,198 of taxable income
14.5% on the income over CAD 43,198 up to CAD 86,395 15.8% on the income over CAD 86,395 up to CAD 154,244 17.8% on the income over CAD 154,244 up to CAD 215,943 19.8% on the income over CAD 215,943 up to CAD 275,870 20.8% on the income over CAD 275,870 up to CAD 551,739 21.3% on the income over CAD 551,739 up to CAD 1,103,478 21.8% on the amount over CAD 1,103,478 |
| Northwest Territories | 5.9% on the first CAD 50,597 of taxable income
8.6% on the income over CAD 50,597 up to CAD 101,198 12.2% on the income over CAD 101,198 up to CAD 164,525 14.05% on the amount over CAD 164,525 |
| Nova Scotia | 8.79% on the first CAD 29,590 of taxable income
14.95% on the income over CAD 29,590 up to CAD 59,180 16.67% on the income over CAD 59,180 up to CAD 93,000 17.5% on the income over CAD 93,000 up to CAD 150,000 21% on the amount over CAD 150,000 |
| Nunavut | 4% on the first CAD 53,268 of taxable income
7% on the income over CAD 53,268 up to CAD 106,537 9% on the income over CAD 106,537 up to CAD 173,205 11.5% on the amount over CAD 173,205 |
| Ontario | 5.05% on the first CAD 51,446 of taxable income
9.15% on the income over CAD 51,446 up to CAD 102,894 11.16% on the income over CAD 102,894 up to CAD 150,000 12.16% on the income over CAD 150,000 up to CAD 220,000 13.16 % on the amount over CAD 220,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | 9.65% on the first CAD 32,656 of taxable income
13.63% on the income over CAD 32,656 up to CAD 64,313 16.65% on the income over CAD 64,313 up to CAD 105,000 18.00% on the income over CAD 105,000 up to CAD 140,000 18.75% on the amount over CAD 140,000 |
| Quebec | 14% on the first CAD 51,780 of taxable income
19% on more than CAD 51,780 but not more than CAD 103,545 24% on more than CAD 103,545 but not more than CAD 126,000 25.75% on the amount over CAD 126,000 |
| Saskatchewan | 10.5% on the first CAD 52,057 of taxable income
12.5% on the income over CAD 52,057 up to CAD 148,734 14.5% on the amount over CAD 148,734 |
| Yukon | 6.4% on the first CAD 55,867 of taxable income
9% on the income over CAD 55,867 up to CAD 111,733 10.9% on the income over CAD 111,733 up to CAD 173,205 12.8% on the income over CAD 173,205 up to CAD 500,000 15% on the amount over CAD 500,000 |
VAT
The standard GST rate in Canada is 5% while PST (provincial sales tax) rate varies in different provinces.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
No statutory mention of 13th-month pay in Canada.
Employee Benefits
- Canada Pension Plan
- Parental leaves
- Employment insurance
- Health insurance
Employee offboarding
The Canada Labor Code explains the procedure to follow while terminating the employment of an individual employee or a group termination involving 50 or more employees from a single industrial establishment who are dismissed simultaneously within four weeks. If an employee believes the dismissal as unjust, they can file a complaint alleging unjust dismissal within 90 days, from the dismissal date.
The notice period for employees on probation and permanent employees is between one to twelve weeks.
Employees have the right to collect severance pay if they complete continuous employment of at least 12 consecutive months before their layoff or dismissal. They are entitled to two days of regular wages for each full year they worked for the employer before their termination from employment. The minimum benefit is five days’ wages.
Visa and
immigration
Both Canadian citizens and permanent residents have a right to work in Canada. In case of non-Canadian nationals, a valid work permit will usually be required.
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Overtime Pay
- Alberta – Weekly, Monthly, Bi-monthly
- British Columbia – Bi-weekly, Monthly
- Ontario – Monthly, Bi-monthly
- Quebec – Hourly, Monthly, Bi-monthly
Minimum Wage
| Provinces/Territories | Effective date | Wage rate per hour (in Canadian dollars, CAD) | Note |
| Federal | April 1, 2024 | 17.3 | The minimum wage rate applicable in regard to employees under federal jurisdiction is the general adult minimum rate of the province or territory where the employee is usually employed. |
| Alberta | June 26, 2019 | 15 | |
| British Columbia | June 1, 2023 | 16.75 | |
| Manitoba | October 1, 2024 | 15.8 | |
| New Brunswick | April 1, 2024 | 15.3 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | October 1, 2024 | 15.6 | |
| Northwest Territories | September 1, 2024 | 16.7 | |
| Nova Scotia | April 1, 2025 | 15.7 | The minimum wage rises by 1% annually. October 1, 2025 the minimum wage will rise to CAD 16.50 |
| Nunavut | April 1, 2020 | 16 | Applies to all employees in Nunavut. |
| Ontario | October 1, 2024 | 17.2 | |
| Prince Edward Island | October 1, 2024 | 16 | |
| Quebec | May 1, 2025 | 16.1 | |
| Saskatchewan | October 1, 2024 | 15 | |
| Yukon | April 1, 2024 | 17.59 |
Overtime Pay
Visa and Immigration