Compensation
2025 Ontario Construction Compensation Guide
This guide helps Ontario construction employers think more clearly about compensation, total rewards, and the difference between simply paying more and building a package that helps keep strong people.
Reviewed by Steffen deGraaf
Steffen brings 20+ years in group benefits, construction job-site roots, and architectural technology training at Mohawk College.
A strong resource page should not just hold a PDF. It should tell people why the material matters, who it is for, and what decision it helps them make next.
Reviewed by Steffen deGraaf
Construction is in Steffen's blood: job sites as a teenager, architectural technology at Mohawk College, and 20+ years in group benefits for Ontario employers.
Meet Steffen and learn how AEC Benefits worksWhat you will get from this resource
- •Compensation context for Ontario construction employers
- •A better way to think about wages versus benefits value
- •Practical talking points for retention and hiring pressure
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this guide for?
It is for Ontario construction employers that want better context on compensation, benefits positioning, and how to stay competitive when good people have options.
Does the guide replace a custom quote or labour-market analysis?
No. It gives practical context, but the right compensation and benefits structure still depends on your workforce, trade mix, and hiring pressure.
What should I do after reading it?
Most employers next want the construction pillar, the cost estimator, or a conversation about how compensation and benefits should work together for their team.
Want help turning this resource into action?
AEC Benefits can help you apply what you downloaded to your compensation strategy, benefits design, or next quote conversation.