Canada's labour market is weak?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by 8everything, Jul 8, 2007.

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    Why do Canadians get paid so much lower than other countries (let's compare us to the states) for several careers?

    I've been looking through:
    http://labourmarketinformation.ca

    For average salary prices and I'm shocked to see that chemical engineers get pay of an average of $27 an hour.. (and low wages for many science related fields too.. under $40/hr) the education to obtain those careers are hard to complete too..
     
    8everything, Jul 8, 2007 IP
  2. sudarshannus

    sudarshannus Peon

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    What about Computer Engineers/Software Engineers how much are they paid with!! and yes it looks relatively low compared to US market,but high enough compared to Asian markets
     
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    33 average, high is 41 an hour :eek: ONLY. Note that it's in Canadian dollars...

    That's such a waste, they're using so much education.. sad because I make more online when I work on designing (without any post-secondary education..)
     
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    It costs less to live in Canada, although Toronto is another story.
     
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    Toronto IS a different story.. calculated minimum wage here.. it barely pays off rent for a family...
     
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