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Summary
- The “Canadian dream”: Myth or reality?
- Identify your job title in the Canadian job market and find opportunities in your field
- Find out if your occupation is regulated or non-regulated
- Finding job opportunities
- Create a Canadian-style resume and cover letter
- Develop a strategy for the “Canadian experience catch 22”
- Volunteer to get work experience in Canada
- Job interviews and the hiring process
- How much can you expect to make?
- Labour standards regulations in Canada (hours of work, vacation days, sick leave, and more)
- Statutory holidays
- Freelancing in Canada
9How much can you expect to make?
Minimum wage in Canada
| Province or territory |
Minimum hourly wage |
|---|---|
| Alberta |
CA$15 |
| British Columbia |
CA$16.75 |
| Manitoba |
CA$15.80 |
| New Brunswick |
CA$15.30 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador |
CA$15.60 |
| Northwest Territories |
CA$16.05 |
| Nova Scotia |
CA$15.20 |
| Nunavut |
CA$16 |
| Ontario |
CA$16.55 |
| Prince Edward Island |
CA$15.40 |
| Quebec |
CA$15.25 |
| Saskatchewan |
CA$15 |
| Yukon |
CA$17.59 |
As of April 1, 2025, the federal minimum wage will rise to $17.75 per hour. Should the provincial or territorial minimum wage rate exceed the federal rate, employers must pay the higher of the two. (Source.)
For more information on federal and provincial minimum wage, check out Payworks and the Minimum Wage Database. Even though the minimum wage is going up in Canada, there is a high cost of living in Canada. Living on minimum wage still requires good budgeting skills, especially in big cities.
Salary ranges in Canada
Many jobs in Canada pay more than minimum wage. Retail and food service are often minimum-wage jobs but in many other positions, you will be offered a higher hourly wage or a salary. Learn more.
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