Canada finance hiring jumped 58% in a month, but the weekly pace has already cooled from its peak
New postings are up sharply over 30 days, yet the weekly flow has eased since its mid-October high. Roles still move fast once they open.
The middle posted range across all levels. 46% of open roles post their pay.
941 roles with yearly payof open roles are at employers with recent Canadian LMIA approvals.
Canada LMIA approvals, matched by employeris what the typical role asks for. 8% ask for 10 years or more.
74% of open roles state yearsThis week's read
Finance and accounting jobs in Canada are open across 791 companies, with 2,071 roles open right now. New postings rose 58% in the last 30 days, from 529 to 834. But the weekly pace has already turned: after peaking at 269 new roles the week of 19 October, it fell to 228 the following week, a 15% pull back from that high.
Roles stay open a median of 19 days, so hiring moves fast once a company opens a seat. Three in four postings (74%) state a minimum years of experience, and the median ask is 4 years. Only 8% of roles want 10 or more years, and just 3% are remote, so most jobs are in person or hybrid.
Pay is posted on 46% of roles, 941 postings in all, and it changes a lot by level. Mid level roles typically pay C$75k to C$101k, senior or lead roles C$85k to C$110k, and director roles C$137k to C$181k. The overall typical range across all levels is C$82k to C$109k.
PWC and BDO lead the hiring list with 58 and 57 open roles each, followed by TD, RBC, BMO, Alstom, CIBC and Rsm. Together these eight companies hold just 15% of all open roles, so hiring is spread thin rather than concentrated in a few names. BMO stands out for growth, with new postings up 103%, from 33 to 67, in the last 30 days. Visa sponsorship is rare right now: only 1% of open roles sit at employers with recent LMIA filings.
Power BI and SAP each appear in 10% of postings, ERP in 9%, and AI and machine learning in 7%. CPA is named in 38% of postings and CFA in 11%. By seniority, 59% of postings are mid level and 21% senior, with smaller shares at junior (9%) and principal (9%).
What this means for you
Three things you can act on this week
- Move quickly on openings
Roles stay open a median of just 19 days. With new postings up 58% over the last month, apply as soon as you see a fit rather than waiting.
- Aim for the 4-year mark
The median ask is 4 years of experience, and 74% of roles state a minimum. Only 8% want 10 or more years, so most openings suit early to mid-career applicants.
- Plan for on-site work
Just 3% of open roles are remote. If you need flexibility, check each listing closely rather than assuming hybrid or remote is common in this market.
Pay
What Finance roles in Canada pay, by level
The middle (median) of the pay ranges employers post. Read each bar from the typical low end to the typical high end of a posting. 46% of open roles post their pay.
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| Level | Roles with pay | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 73 | C$137k | C$181k |
| Senior / Lead | 272 | C$85k | C$110k |
| Mid level | 583 | C$75k | C$101k |
Yearly CAD ranges only (hourly pay and other currencies are left out). Level is read from the job title.
Momentum
New Finance roles each week
Last 30 days: 834 new roles, against 529 the 30 days before (+58%). Each week counts the same companies, and a role counts as new only in the week it was posted, so a careers site we start reading never shows up as growth.
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| Week starting | New roles |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep | 95 |
| 14 Sep | 167 |
| 21 Sep | 131 |
| 28 Sep | 143 |
| 5 Oct | 177 |
| 12 Oct | 178 |
| 19 Oct | 269 |
| 26 Oct | 228 |
Who is hiring
The companies with the most open Finance roles
791 companies are hiring. The top eight hold 15% of the open roles.
| Company | Open roles | Change in new roles | LMIA approvals |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWC | 58 | ||
| BDO | 57 | ||
| TD | 44 | ||
| RBC | 39 | ||
| BMO | 33 | +103% | |
| Alstom | 29 | ||
| CIBC | 23 | ||
| Rsm | 23 |
Change compares new roles in the last 30 days with the 30 days before, shown where a company posted 25 or more in the earlier 30 days. Staffing agencies are left out. A company name links to its Ashney company page where there is one.
What they ask for
The technology Finance roles ask for most
Ask Rate is the share of roles that name a skill, from 1,979 postings read in full. Ways of working (methods such as Agile, tools such as Jira) are listed apart; office tools and soft skills are left out.
Ways of working
Industries named most: Financial services 7%, Capital markets 6%, Banking 6%. Certifications named: CPA 38%, CFA 11%, Chartered Accountant 4%. 3% of open roles say they are remote.
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