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Chapter 1
The “Canadian dream”: myth or reality?
Chapter 2
Identify your title in the Canadian job market and find opportunities in your field
Chapter 3
Find out if your occupation is regulated or non-regulated
Chapter 4
Find job opportunities
Chapter 5
Create a Canadian-style resume and write your cover letter
Chapter 6
Develop a strategy for the “Canadian experience catch 22”
Chapter 7
Volunteer to get work experience in Canada
Chapter 8
Your first job interview and the hiring process
Chapter 9
How much can you expect to make?
Chapter 10
Labour standards regulations in Canada (hours of work, vacation days, sick leave and more)
Chapter 11
Statutory holidays
Chapter 12
Freelancing in Canada
9How much can you expect to make?
How 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 |
In 2024, the federal minimum wage is going up to CA$17.30. Any employee working in a province or territory where the minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage will receive the higher minimum wage.
For more information on federal and provincial minimum wage, check out Payworks and Current and Forthcoming Minimum Hourly Wage Rates for Experienced Adult Workers in Canada. 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.
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