Coverage
13 provinces & territories
Refresh cycle
Every 24 hours
Trades
20 categories
Cost
Free to post and apply

02 / Salary data · Hiring Index October 2026

Know your rate before you apply.

Every month we measure the trades job market from the postings on our own board — postings by trade, advertised pay, and where the hiring is. Here's October 2026.

9,088

postings tracked in October 2026

Mechanics

busiest trade — 1,721 postings

$100,000/yr

top advertised Canadian median — welders

53.4%

of postings disclosed pay

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04 / FAQ

Common questions

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Why do some job listings on Tradesppl link to external sites?

Tradesppl is currently in its growth phase. Right now our focus is on making sure tradespeople across Canada can find as many opportunities as possible without having to search multiple sites. To do this, we pull listings from partner platforms and employer sites so everything is in one place. When you click Apply on one of these listings, it will open the original posting on the employer's site.

Employers and contractors can also post jobs directly on Tradesppl. Reach out to us to get started.

What is Tradesppl and what trades does it cover?

Tradesppl is a job board built for skilled tradespeople across Canada. It was created specifically for the trades because most general job boards treat trade jobs as an afterthought. Our focus is on the occupations that are in highest demand right now. That includes electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, plumbers, and pipefitters, with listings across Canada.

Every listing, salary guide, and resource on Tradesppl is relevant to people who work with their hands. That is what sets us apart.

Is Tradesppl free to use?

Yes. It is free to post a job and free to apply. Any tradesperson can browse and apply for jobs on Tradesppl without paying anything.

If you are an employer hiring tradespeople, you can post your jobs for free. Contact us to get started.

What regions does Tradesppl cover?

Tradesppl covers Canada, with the most listings where trades demand is highest. We cover Alberta including Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray, British Columbia including Vancouver and the Interior, Ontario including Toronto and Ottawa, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Québec, and Atlantic Canada including Halifax and Moncton.

New regions are being added regularly as the platform grows.

I am an employer. How do I post jobs on Tradesppl?

Employers can post jobs directly on Tradesppl and reach a growing community of qualified tradespeople. We are especially looking for employers hiring electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, plumbers, and pipefitters across Canada. Get in touch with us to post your roles.

How much do skilled tradespeople earn in Canada?

Trades wages vary by trade, certification level, and location — so instead of quoting national averages, we measure advertised pay directly. Every month the Tradesppl Hiring Index reports what employers actually offered in job postings published on our own board.

In the October 2026 edition, Canadian postings that disclosed pay ran medians of $85,280 per year for mechanics, $93,600 per year for electricians, and $79,040 per year for HVAC technicians.

About 43% of job ads list a wage. Check the index and our per-trade salary guides before you negotiate. Explore the full data in the Tradesppl Hiring Index.

Do I need a Red Seal certification to find jobs on Tradesppl?

Not at all. Tradesppl has listings for every certification level. Whether you are an apprentice just getting started, a journeyperson with years of experience, or a Red Seal certified tradesperson looking for your next opportunity, you will find relevant roles on our platform.

How often are job listings updated on Tradesppl?

Our aggregated listings are refreshed every day so you are always seeing current opportunities. High-demand categories like electrician jobs in Alberta and millwright jobs in Ontario are updated every 24 hours so nothing slips through.

Once direct employer listings are live on the platform, those will appear in real time as employers post them. The goal is to make Tradesppl the most current and complete source for trade jobs in Canada.