Canada's IT infrastructure postings rise 10%, but remote work stays scarce
706 roles are open this week, with weekly postings climbing to their highest point since early September. Just 6% of them are remote.
The middle posted range across all levels. 37% of open roles post their pay.
261 roles with yearly payof open roles are at employers with recent Canadian LMIA approvals. Capgemini and Scotiabank are on the list.
Canada LMIA approvals, matched by employeris what the typical role asks for. 15% ask for 10 years or more.
73% of open roles state yearsThis week's read
There are 706 open IT and infrastructure roles across Canada this week, spread across 363 companies. New postings in the last 30 days hit 219, up 10% from the 199 posted in the prior 30 days. Weekly postings have been climbing most weeks since early September, reaching 63 new roles in the week of 26 October, their highest point on the chart so far.
If you are hoping to work from home, this is a tough market for that. Only 6% of open roles are listed as remote, so most employers want you on site or in a hybrid setup. Roles also move fairly fast: the median listing stays open 22 days before it is filled or pulled.
Experience bars are high. Employers ask for a median of 5 years minimum, and 15% of postings want 10 years or more. Almost three quarters of listings state a years requirement at all, so vague job ads are the exception here, not the rule.
On pay, 37% of roles post a salary, with a typical range of C$95,000 to C$130,000 across all levels. Senior and lead roles typically run C$105,000 to C$137,000 across 109 postings, while mid-level roles run C$85,000 to C$120,000 across 138 postings. Python leads the skills list at 33%, followed by Azure at 28% and Linux and Terraform tied at 26%, with AWS and Kubernetes both at 23%.
Emplois sur GROUPE TEHORA leads hiring with 61 open roles, and the related TEHORA listing adds 15 more. Capgemini (17 roles) and Scotiabank (12 roles) both appear on Canada's LMIA approvals list, which is worth knowing if sponsorship matters to your search. Together, the top 8 employers hold 22% of all open roles, so the rest of the market is spread across many smaller employers.
What this means for you
Three things you can act on this week
- Expect office or hybrid, not remote
Only 6% of open roles are remote. If location flexibility matters to you, budget time to sort through postings by hand rather than filtering for remote work.
- Have your years of experience ready
73% of postings state a minimum years requirement, with a median ask of 5 years. Sharpen how you describe your experience level before applying.
- Check sponsor status early
Capgemini and Scotiabank appear on Canada's LMIA approvals list. If you need visa sponsorship, confirm an employer's status before investing time in an application.
Pay
What IT / Infra 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. 37% of open roles post their pay.
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| Level | Roles with pay | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior / Lead | 109 | C$105k | C$137k |
| Mid level | 138 | C$85k | C$120k |
Yearly CAD ranges only (hourly pay and other currencies are left out). Level is read from the job title.
Momentum
New IT / Infra roles each week
Last 30 days: 219 new roles, against 199 the 30 days before (+10%). 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 | 30 |
| 14 Sep | 53 |
| 21 Sep | 49 |
| 28 Sep | 55 |
| 5 Oct | 51 |
| 12 Oct | 48 |
| 19 Oct | 57 |
| 26 Oct | 63 |
Who is hiring
The companies with the most open IT / Infra roles
363 companies are hiring. The top eight hold 22% of the open roles.
| Company | Open roles | Change in new roles | LMIA approvals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emplois sur GROUPE TEHORA | 61 | ||
| Capgemini | 17 | On the list | |
| LTIMindtree | 15 | ||
| TEHORA | 15 | ||
| BMO | 13 | ||
| Scotiabank | 12 | On the list | |
| McKesson | 11 | ||
| Interac | 10 |
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 IT / Infra roles ask for most
Ask Rate is the share of roles that name a skill, from 665 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 5%, SaaS 4%, Telecommunications 4%. Certifications named: CCNA 3%, CCNP 3%, PMP 2%. 6% of open roles say they are remote.
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