Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants

11/02/2026

Did you know? Maternity or parental leave top-up was provided by 61% of participating organizations in 2026, up from 48% in 2023.

Read our latest blog to learn what these findings reveal about the growing prevalence of maternity and parental leave top-up programs, how program designs are evolving, and what employers should consider when reviewing their own policies.

Read the blog: https://wcbc.ca/pp-parental-leave-top-up/

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10/26/2026

When employees leave, compensation is often assumed to be the main reason. But is pay really the whole story?

New findings from WCBC’s 2026 Consulting Engineers Compensation Report suggest that career growth, development and advancement may be an even bigger retention concern than compensation. While competitive pay remains critical, employees also need to see how their careers can progress, and understand how increasing responsibility will be recognized.

Our latest blog explores what consulting engineering firms can do to make career paths more visible, meaningful and connected to compensation.

Read the latest from WCBC’s Compensation Insights for Consulting Engineering Firms series: https://wcbc.ca/ce-career-growth/
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10/19/2026

A salary range in a job posting may satisfy a requirement, but is the range current and defensible?

Read our latest blog to learn why credible, defensible salary ranges matter and how employers are using market data to support pay transparency.

Read the blog: https://wcbc.ca/pp-salary-range-transparency/
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Learn how employers establish defensible salary ranges using market data, internal equity and compensation best practices.

10/13/2026

Are salary increases and salary range adjustments the same thing? Not quite, and the distinction matters.

Salary increases determine what individual employees are paid. Salary range adjustments determine the framework firms use to recruit, pay and support progression across roles and career levels. Our latest blog explores why consulting engineering firms need to consider both when building their 2027 compensation budgets.

Read the latest from WCBC’s Compensation Insights for Consulting Engineering Firms series: https://wcbc.ca/ce-salary-structures/
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10/07/2026

WCBC's current and projected salary increases survey had input from 756 organizations across Canada. A few of the key highlights from this report include:

➡️ The typical organization plans to increase non-union salaries by 3.2%
➡️ Only 0.2% of employers anticipate salary freezes in 2027

Check out our latest blog post for more highlights: https://wcbc.ca/salaryincreases2027/
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WCBC’s Salary Increase Forecast Survey gathers data on salary increase projections across various sectors in Canada. Learn more.

10/05/2026

WCBC’s Consulting Engineers Compensation Report Is Now Available!

Make confident compensation decisions with up-to-date, industry-specific data tailored to Canadian consulting engineering firms.

The report covers 261 positions across a range of functional areas, providing valuable insights to help you benchmark compensation and support informed decision-making.

Curious to see which functional areas are included and explore the compensation data?

Learn more today: https://wcbc.ca/published-surveys/consulting-engineers/
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09/15/2026

Broader coverage. Better insights.

WCBC Salary Reports have expanded to include 595 benchmark positions, giving you the data you need across more roles and levels.

Learn more & order today: https://wcbc.ca/published-surveys/
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09/03/2026

WCBC’s Salary Reports are available for purchase!

Discover valuable insights into employee compensation and maintain your competitive edge with 595 positions available. Learn more and order your reports: https://wcbc.ca/published-surveys/
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08/17/2026

At WCBC, we help organizations build effective, compliant, and competitive compensation programs. Here's how we can support your organization:

📊 Compensation Surveys
Comprehensive analysis of competitive pay levels & total compensation.

💼 Compensation Governance
Counsel, seminars, & workshops to develop effective compensation strategies.

👔 Executive Compensation
Tailored solutions for executives & boards, including incentive pay plans & agreements.

⚖️ Pay Equity Analysis
Ensuring compliance & fairness in compensation practices.

📋 Job Evaluation
Job analysis, performance measurement, & design of salary structures.

💰 Pay Transparency
Building compliant, transparent pay programs, plus manager training & government reporting.

📢 Communication Programs
Strategies to effectively communicate your compensation & benefits.

📩 Have questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us!
https://wcbc.ca/contact-us/
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07/21/2026

Participation in this year's Salary Surveys is now closed. Thank you to all who participated!

WCBC's Salary Reports will be available early September. Discover how our data can help you make informed compensation decisions.

Be the first to know when they're available! Sign up for alerts: https://wcbc.ca/subscribe/
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