THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE

THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 1 THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE Design Group Staffing September 2017

THE THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 22 THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE Canadian technical and engineering industries have experienced dependable growth over the past decade in sectors such as mining, petrochemical, construction, oil & gas, and beyond. Due to advances in innovative technologies and the impending retirement of thousands of baby boomers, 2017 will continue to see a rising demand for engineering and technical talent. As Canada continues to build and maintain its infrastructure and continues to become greener and more environmentally conscious engineers with specialized skills are hot commodities. FAC T Between 2011 and 2020, approximately 111,000 engineering jobs will become available in Canada. SOURCE: OSPE Labour Market Seminar

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 33 Securing a job in one of these rapidly expanding, booming sectors is more lucrative than ever before. Even industries like construction initially slow to adapt to change are evolving quickly thanks to fastmoving innovations and changes to the economy. One thing is for sure: engineers and other technical workers must develop specific, newly relevant skills if they want to thrive and experience lasting success. Additionally, a culture of education and continuous development will be crucial across all sectors. Soft skills, an ease with new technologies, business acumen, and the ability to properly manage expectations are some of the skills that will be essential for the success of engineers and technical workers in 2017. SKILLS SHORTAGE Employers in industries such as engineering and infrastructure, energy and utilities, manufacturing and automotive, and more are experiencing a skills shortage of up to 50% (2015). SOURCE: Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Attracting top engineers with the right skills and expertise requires a competitive compensation package and a positive work culture. Partnering with a technical recruiter can assist in prospering in 2017 s climate of change and opportunity. The up-to-date salary information available in this guide will help your organization stay competitive and make the right offers to top candidates.

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 44 Attracting top engineers with the right skills and expertise requires a competitive compensation package and a positive work culture. Partnering with a technical recruiter can assist in prospering in 2017 s climate of change and opportunity. The up-to-date salary information available in this guide will help your organization stay competitive and make the right offers to top candidates. PARTNERING WITH TECHNICAL RECRUITERS Technical recruiting firms create strong, varied networks of talented professionals and maintain transparent lines of communication across the board. Hiring managers and the candidates themselves are heard, valued, and well-represented in the employment process. Recruiters can also allow your business to access the passive and hidden job seeker market. Engineering and Technical recruiters serve a diverse range of specialized industries such as those listed on the right. Architecture & Design Construction Manufacturing Mining Oil & Gas Pipeline Renewable & Alternative Energy & More

THE THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 55 RECRUITERS WEIGH IN Finding suitable candidates (46%), compensation (43%), and competition (39%) constitute the three biggest obstacles to hiring. SOURCE: Linkedin WHY CHOOSE DESIGN GROUP STAFFING? At Design Group Staffing (DG), we celebrate being different. We are experts in our field with a superior understanding of our clients and our industry, but we re also so much more. Our mission is to create business excellence by enriching people s lives. We prioritize responsiveness and personal care how could we not? As recruitment specialists, we re dedicated to finding the right fit for both clients and candidates and will accept nothing less. Building long-term relationships is pivotal to DG s success. With over 40 years of experience, we ve created a culture of communication and transparency while serving a wide range of sectors across Canada. We also stay plugged in to local technical networks so that we re always on top of industry patterns and trends. We pride ourselves on bringing cost-effective solutions to our clients, helping them recruit and fill positions using our unparalleled expertise and the full scope of our contract, temporary, and permanent recruitment and payroll solutions. On the flip side, our candidates trust that we will find them the right position to suit their unique skills and needs. As an established brand in the Engineering and Technical market, DG has access to an extensive network of qualified top talent and a pool of highly qualified passive candidates. DG aims for excellence no matter what your recruiting needs are.

Design Group Staffing THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE A NOTE ON DG S STATISTICS To arrive at the accurate and in-depth statistics we gathered for our 2017/2018 salary guide, DG undertook a rigorous and varied process. We ve strived to bring you the most relevant in-demand positions in regions across Canada. If you re looking for what s popular in your specific geographic location, this guide breaks it down for you. We consulted our candidate database, took the time to conduct thorough candidate interviews, met with clients, and gathered information from successful placements and positions filled. The hourly rates and salary ranges in this guide are averages, with salaries for each position presented as base pay only. 6

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THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE 8 VANCOUVER, BC MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS HOT MARKETS TOP SKILLS AND ABILITIES Construction Estimators Construction Project Managers Construction Superintendents Engineering Technologists (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil) Engineers (Mechanical/ Electrical/Civil) Project Coordinators Commercial Construction (Tenant Improvement) Residential Construction (Concrete) Residential Construction (Wood Frame) Blueprint Reading Civil 3D Software Skills Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) Construction Estimating Construction Scheduling

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 99 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Estimator $65 70K $70 80K $80 110K General Manager/VP $110 130K $130 160K $160 250K Project Coordinator $50 55K $55 65K $65 75K Project Manager $65 75K $75 90K $90 115K Superintendent $75 80K $80 90K $90 110K RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (WOOD FRAME) ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Estimator $50 60K $60 75K $75 90K General Manager/VP $110 120K $120 140K $140 200K Project Coordinator $45 55K $55 65K $65 75K Project Manager $75 80K $75 90K $90 105K Superintendent $75 80K $80 90K $90 105K VANCOUVER SALARY GUIDE: LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 10 THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 10 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (CONCRETE HIGH-RISE) ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Estimator $80 90K $90 110K $110 120K General Manager/VP $100 130K $130 170K $170 220K Project Coordinator $50 55K $55 80K $80 85K Project Manager $75 80K $80 120K $120 130K Superintendent $75 80K $80 110K $110 120K ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Civil CAD Technican $50 60K $60 70K $70 85K Civil Designer $50 60K $60 70K $70 90K Civil Engineer $60 80K $80 90K $90 105K Electrical CAD Technican $50 60K $60 70K $70 80K Electrical Designer $50 65K $65 80K $80 90K ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL Electrical Engineer $65 75K $75 95K $95 120K Mechanical CAD Technician $50 55K $55 70K $70 85K Mechanical Designer $50 65K $65 75K $75 85K Mechanical Engineer $75 85K $85 100K $100 115K Mechanical Engineer HVAC $55 65K $65 75K $75 90K VANCOUVER SALARY GUIDE: LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 11 11 EDMONTON, AB MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS HOT MARKETS TOP SKILLS AND ABILITIES Compliance Engineer Construction Manager Project Engineer Safety Coordinator Construction Facility Maintenance/Operations Pipeline Operations Commercial/Institutional Construction Experience Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) Interpersonal Skills Infrastructure Project Experience Leadership Experience Open-Mindedness /Adaptability

THE THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 12 OIL & GAS, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE, & PIPELINE CONTRACT HOURLY RATE ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Compliance Engineer $77 81/HR $81 88/HR $88 100/HR Construction Manager $86 90/HR $90 97/HR $97 111/HR Contracts Assistant $41 43/HR $43 46/HR $46 53/HR Drafter $23 28/HR $28 40/HR $40 50/HR Drafter/Designer $47 50/HR $50 53/HR $53 61/HR Inspector $82 85/HR $85 92/HR $92 106/HR Land Service Administrator $27 38/HR $38 46/HR $46 53/HR Materials Coordinator $30 35/HR $35 45/HR $45 50/HR Mechanical Piping Engineer $39 50/HR $50 65/HR $65 85/HR Piping Designer $35 40/HR $40 55/HR $55 73/HR Project Controls Analyst $45 50/HR $50 59/HR $59 79/HR Project Engineer $68 71/HR $71 77/HR $77 88/HR Quality Assurance/Control $77 81/HR $81 88/HR $88 100/HR Records Analyst $36 38/HR $38 41/HR $41 47/HR Safety Coordinator $68 72/HR $72 78/HR $78 89/HR Technical Writer $49 52/HR $52 76/HR $76 90/HR Technologist $30 40/HR $40 63/HR $63 70/HR EDMONTON SALARY GUIDE: LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE 13 CALGARY, AB MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS HOT MARKETS TOP SKILLS AND ABILITIES Business Development Engineer Drilling Engineer Production Engineer Project Controls Project Manager Supply Chain Engineering (EPCM) Oil & Gas (Upstream: Extraction & Production) Oil & Gas (Midstream: Pipelines & Infrastructure) Adaptability & Versatility Business Acumen Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) Interpersonal Skills IT/Technology Competency Collaboration & Teamwork Skills

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE 14 14 OIL & GAS Asset Integrity Engineer Business Development Manager Completions Engineer Drilling Engineer Facilities/ Operations Engineer Production Engineer CONTRACT HOURLY RATE ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL $75 90K $90 150K $150 210K $50 60/HR $60 130/HR $130 160/HR $75 100K $100 165K $165 210K $50 60/HR $60 130/HR $130 160/HR $80 100K $100 160K $160 210K $50 60/HR $60 130/HR $130 160/HR $80 110K $110 160K $160 210K $50 60/HR $60 130/HR $130 160/HR $75 90K $90 150K $150 200K $45 55/HR $55 130/HR $130 150/HR $75 90K $90 150K $150 200K $45 55/HR $55 130/HR $130 150/HR EPCM Computer Aided Drafting Admin CONTRACT HOURLY RATE ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL $55 75K $75 95K $95 115K $40 50/HR $50 65/HR $65 75/HR Designer $40 55K $55 95K $95 170K $30 40/HR $40 60/HR $60 85/HR Engineer $45 65K $65 100K $100 200K $40 50/HR $50 70/HR $70 95/HR Project Controls Project Engineer Project Manager $75 100K $100 130K $130 170K $45 60/HR $60 75/HR $75 120/HR $65 85K $85 95K $95 130K $40 60/HR $60 65/HR $65 85/HR $80K $80 115K $115 190K $25 45/HR $45 110/HR $110 160/HR Supply Chain $55 75K $75 100K $100 175K $35 50/HR $50 60/HR $60 90/HR CALGARY SALARY GUIDE: LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 15 15 SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS HOT MARKETS TOP SKILLS AND ABILITIES Capital Equipment Sales Construction Manager Electrical Design Technologist Estimator Inspector Machine Builder Project Manager Safety Manufacturing (Automotive) Manufacturing (Construction) Manufacturing (Food & Beverage) Analog Design Communication (Verbal & Written) Embedded/Firmware Design Leadership Management Presentation Skills

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE 16 16 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT HOURLY RATE ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Construction Manager $85 115K $115 130K $130K $50 70/HR $70 80/HR $80 125/HR Estimator $45 60K $60 75K $75K $25 30/HR $30 35/HR $35 50/HR Field Supervisor $60 80K $80 100K $100K $30 45/HR $45 70/HR $70 125/HR Project Manager $50 75K $75 95K $95K $30 45/HR $45 50/HR $50 60/HR MANUFACTURING ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Capital Equipment Sales $65 80K $80 95K $95 100K Electrical Design Technologist $45 60K $60 75K $75 80K Machine Builder $55 60K $60 65K $65 75K Project Engineer, Electrical $65 80K $80 90K $90 100K Project Engineer, Mechanical ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL $65 70K $70 75K $75 100K SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO SALARY GUIDE: LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 17 17 MANUFACTURING (CONTINUED) Design & Build Manufacturing Engineer (All Disciplines) CONTRACT HOURLY RATE ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL $45 65K $65 75K $75K $25 35/HR $35 40/HR $40 45/HR $60 70K $70 85K $85K $25 30/HR $30 50/HR $50 60/HR OIL & GAS (EPC) Contact Administrator CONTRACT HOURLY RATE ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL $55 75K $75 95K $95 115K $40 50/HR $50 65/HR $65 75/HR Designer $40 55K $55 95K $95 170K $30 40/HR $40 60/HR $60 85/HR Engineer $45 65K $65 100K $100 200K $40 50/HR $50 70/HR $70 95/HR Estimator $75 100K $100 130K $130 170K $45 60/HR $60 75/HR $75 120/HR Inspector $65 85K $85 95K $95 130K $40 60/HR $60 65/HR $65 85/HR Planner/ Scheduler $80K $80 115K $115 190K $25 45/HR $45 110/HR $110 160/HR Project Manager $55 75K $75 100K $100 175K $35 50/HR $50 60/HR $60 90/HR Purchasing/ Expeditor $40 50K $50 65K $65 80K $20 25/HR $25 35/HR $35 45/HR Safety $60 65K $65 95K $95 100K $35 50/HR $50 70/HR $70 100/HR SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO SALARY GUIDE: LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 18 18 CENTRAL GTA & EASTERN ONTARIO MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS HOT MARKETS TOP SKILLS AND ABILITIES Construction Manager CNC Programmer Embedded Developer Hardware Design Health & Safety Mining Engineer Product Design & Test Engineers Site Supervisor Systems Engineer Architect VP Sales & Marketing Construction (Residential) Manufacturing (Automotive) Analog Design Communication (Verbal & Written) Embedded/Firmware Design Leadership Management Presentation Skills

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 19 ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING CNC Machine Shop Supervisor ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL $45 50K $50 60K $60 70K CNC Programmer $50 55K $55 60K $60 65K Electro-Mechanical Tech $40 50K $50 55K $55 60K Embedded Developer $55 60K $60 75K $75 95K Failure Analysis Engineer $40 45K $45 50K $50 60K Hardware Designer $60 70K $70 85K $85 110K Health & Safety $60 70K $70 90K $90 120K Mechanical Designer $60 70K $70 90K $90 110K Mechanical Design Engineer $75 80K $80 90K $90 110K Product Specialist $40 65K $65 80K $80 100K Quality Manager $70 80K $80 100K $100 135K Shop Foreman $60 70K $70 90K $90 120K Systems Engineer Architect $80 90K $90 95K $95 105K Technical Sales Rep $60 70K $70 80K $80 90K Test Technologist $55 65K $65 70K $70 100K VP Sales & Marketing $90 100K $100 120K $120 150K CENTRAL GTA & EASTERN ONTARIO SALARY GUIDE LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE THE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 20 CONSTRUCTION ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL Assistant Site Supervisor $40 50K $50 70K $70 90K Construction Manager $90 110K $110 130K $130 150K Estimator $50 55K $55 70K $70 120K Field Engineer $55 65K $65 85K $85 110K Planner $60 80K $80 100K $100 120K Project Coordinator $50 60K $60 70K $70 85K Project Manager $55 60K $60 90K $90 150K Site Supervisor $70 80K $80 100K $100 140K Superintendent $75 90K $90 115K $115 135K MINING ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL CEO $100 150K $150 200K $200 700K Geologist $50 70K $70 85K $85 140K Geotechnical Engineer $55 65K $65 100K $100 160K Mine Manager $100 135K $135 160K $160 300K Mining Engineer $55 65K $65 90K Mobile Maintenance Engineer $90 140K $60 75K $75 95K $95 140K Plant Manager $65 85K $85 130K $130 250K Process Engineer $55 70K $70 90K $90 150K Project Director $80 90K $90 110K $110 250K CENTRAL GTA & EASTERN ONTARIO SALARY GUIDE LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

Design Group Staffing THETHE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 2017/2018 ENGINEERING&AND TECHNICAL SALARY GUIDE 21 21 MONTREAL, QC MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS Aircraft System Software Specialist Electrical Designer HOT MARKETS Engineering (EPCM) Manufacturing (Production) Manufacturing (Transformation) TOP SKILLS AND ABILITIES 3+ Years of Manufacturing/ EPCM Experience Bilingualism (Verbal & Written) Manufacturing Engineer CAD Software Plant Manager Management Experience Production/Maintenance Leadership Quality Coordinator Technical Sales Representative

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 22 22 MANUFACTURING Aircraft System Software Specialist ENTRY LEVEL MID-LEVEL SENIOR LEVEL $60 65K $65 75K $75 85K Buyer $50 55K $55 80K $80 95K Electrical Designer $35 50K $50 65K $65 80K Engineering Tech Support $45 50K $50 65K $65 80K HR Specialist, Manufacturing $45 55K $55 70K $70 125K Manufacturing Engineer $50 65K $65 95K $95 100K Mechanical Design Engineer $45 60K $60 90K $90 95K Mechanical Designer $35 50K $50 70K $70 95K Plant Manager $80 95K $95 120K $120 160K Production Manager $70 85K $85 95K $95 125K Production, Team Lead $40 45K $45 60K $60 85K Project Manager, Construction $40 60K $60 90K $90 160K Quality Coordinator $40 45K $45 65K $65 70K Senior Buyer $40 65K $65 85K $85 95K Technical Sales Rep $45 80K $80 95K $95 105K Test Technician, HVAC $40 50K $50 65K $65 85K MONTREAL SALARY GUIDE LEGEND OF EXPERIENCE: Entry level: 0 5 years / Mid-level: 5 15 years / Senior level: 15+ years

THE THE 2017/2018 2017/2018 ENGINEERING & AND TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SALARY SALARY GUIDE GUIDE 23 23 DESIGN GROUP STAFFING: WE BUILD TEAMS Hiring is the key to the success of all businesses. Are you in need of experienced professionals who can join your team and make an immediate impact? When you are looking for these specialized professionals, you need a partner who understands your industry, your market, and your business. We can help! As a recognized and respected name in engineering & technical recruitment, Design Group Staffing finds permanent and contract opportunities for our candidates to help drive career aspirations and exceed expectations with: Consistent methodology and exceptional customer service Experienced, expert recruiters A personal touch when getting to know our clients and candidates Customized payroll solutions for the contractor workforce DG was founded in 1976 as a one-person firm in Edmonton, Alberta, by Mike Duff, an electrical engineer from Sydney, Australia. Our head office remains in Edmonton; the company employs experienced staff across Canada who place thousands of quality candidates each year. What differentiates us is our responsiveness and personal care. We know finding the right fit is very personal and important, and so we make sure we keep the client and candidate informed with a transparent process. LEARN MORE CONTACT US Edmonton, AB Vancouver, BC Calgary, AB Montreal, QC Markham, ON Oakville, ON Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Oakville, ON; Markham, ON; Montreal, QC

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