Team

Martin Hiram Salinas Mejía 1691449

Gabriela Johana García Cárdenas 1674613

Horacio Vallejo Ramírez 1646442

Carlos Alberto Pinto Serrano 1524997

Mauricio Tamez Flores 1691375

Minimum Wage by Province

The following table shows the hourly minimum wage values from each province in Canada. This information starts since October 2016, and has been updated until April 2017 waiting for the wages to change once October 2017 is reached. 

Province	Hourly Minimum Wage	Description
Alberta	$ 12.20	Minimum wage will rise to $13.60 per hour on October 1, 2017, and to $15 per hour on October 1, 2018.
British Columbia	$ 10.85	On September 15, 2017, the minimum wage will rise to $11.35
Manitoba	$ 11.00
New Brunswick	$ 11.00	On April 1, 2017, the minimum wage rose to $11.00. It will then be adjusted annually relative to the Consumer Price Index.
Newfoundland and Labrador	$ 10.75	On April 1, 2017, the minimum wage was increased to $10.75. Minimum wage will then rise to $11.00 on October 1, 2017.
Northwest Territories	$ 12.50	The regulation does not specify that there must be an annual increase.
Nova Scotia	$ 10.85	On April 1 of each year, minimum wage is adjusted annually relative to the Consumer Price Index. On April 1, 2017, the minimum wage rose to 10.85 per hour.
Nunavut	$ 13.00	The minimum wage is adjusted annually on April 1.
Ontario	$ 11.40	On October 1, 2017, the minimum wage will increase to $11.60 per hour.
Prince Edward Island	$ 11.25	On April 1, 2017, the minimum wage was increased to $11.25 per hour.
Quebec	$ 11.25	On May 1, 2017, the minimum wage was increased to $11.25 per hour.
Saskatchewan	$ 10.72	On October 1, 2016, the minimum wage was increased to 10.72.
Yukon	$ 11.32	On April 1 of each year, minimum wage is adjusted annually relative to the Consumer Price Index. On April 1, 2017, the minimum wage rose to $11.32 per hour.

Minimum wage information from each province in Canada

Top Industries in Canada

The Canadian market isn’t as large or diverse as some of the other markets in the world, but the country has proven to be on the top of the industries they manage. The following is a list of the top five industries prospering in Canada.

Agriculture

Canada is one of the largest suppliers of agricultural products in the world. Due to its strategic location Canada exports most of its crops to the southern countries of the continent.

Canada practices fair-trading by ensuring whatever it puts on the market agriculturally doesn’t influence the price of crops in other countries. Canada’s agricultural sector is steadily growing every year and accounts for 8% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product.

Energy

Due to its abundance of oil and natural gas, Canada has become a world leader in energy resources. Canada not only has the third largest oil reserve in the world, it’s also a world leader in hydroelectric power with Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan all using vast amounts of hydroelectric energy.

Because of the abundant energy resources available, Canada’s oil exporting and other energy related products make up for 2.9% of the country’s GDP. Additionally, Canada has adopted solar and wind energy production as the next major industry in the energy sector ensuring continued prosperity.

Technology

Canada’s technology industry is one of the strongest in the world. And, thanks to the Canadian Startup Visa, which is a government Visa aimed at bringing in new tech companies from all over the world, Canada will continue to change the world’s technology landscape.

Services

Producing 80% of Canada’s GDP and employing almost three quarters of the entire country is Canada’s service sector. And, within the sector itself, industries like retail, business, education, and health make up the largest portions.

Canada still has a strong tourism industry with most of its international travelers from the United States. In fact, Canada’s retail sector, which directly relates to tourism, accounts for 12% of the GDP and that percentage is steadily growing.

Manufacturing

Although the global financial crisis took its toll on Canada from 2008 to 2010, the country’s manufacturing industries are on the rebound and make up for 14% of Canada’s GDP. 

American and Japanese auto industries are attracted to Canada’s highly educated workforce and low labor costs making it a go-to destination for automobile manufacturing. Automotive parts production is one of fastest growing manufacturing sectors in the country.

Keeping the Job

Once you get a job in Canada, there are things you can do to ensure that you will be kept as an employee. The following are some tips to help a newcomer keep the job:

Doing your job well:

• Be on time.
• Meet Deadlines.
• Submit high-quality work.
•  Accept constructive criticism.
• Ask Questions if you don’t understand something.

Develop yourself professionally

• Take advantage of learning opportunities your work offers.
• Continuing education courses or certification programs.

Maintain good relationships

Having good relationships with your co-workers and supervisors contributes to a positive work environment.

Trouble keeping the Job

If you start encountering any trouble and feel like this may make you lose your job.

• Find out what is keeping you from working and address it.
• Look for the origin of the trouble and avoid it.
• Visit community agency that offers Employment Services such as job retention. 

On the Job

Proper Introductions

It is expected that you will introduce the people you know to the people you are talking to.

Appointments

If you have an appointment to meet someone or a group of people and you are unable to go, don't assume that you won't be missed.

Greeting Co-workers

When you see your co-workers for the first time in the day, you will want to offer a greeting.

Holding Doors

It is polite to be aware if there is someone behind you and hold open the door for them so it does not close before they can enter or exit.

Multicultural Dealings

If you believe you will be dealing with people from another culture who require a different set of manners, you might want to do some research on what is expected.

Canadian Etiquette. Interview

Every workplace has its own culture. Canadian workplaces may be different than what you are used to. The following are some tips of work behavior during the interview and once you got the job.

In the Interview

First Impressions

Your first impression in the interview involves your smile, handshake, clothes, personal space and scent. 

Lying

Using false information about your work experience and educational credentials may get you fired, viewed as untrustworthy.

Table Manners

In Canada we wait until everyone is served before we begin eating.

Don't Receive Phone Calls

If you have forgotten to turn off your cell phone, turn it off when it rings and apologize. It is considered rude to answer a phone call when you are in an interview.

Which Chair to Sit

Normally you wait to be offered a chair when you come into the interview room. If this doesn't happen, ask where you should sit. 

Be thankful for the Interview

It is expected that you send a short thank you note by mail or email after an interview. 

E-mail Names

If your e-mail it is not appropriate for everyone, it may be better to have 2 different e-mail addresses. 

Comunication

Greetings

When passing people in hallways or arriving at work in the morning it is customary to say hello or good morning and make eye contact. The same applies to leaving at the end of the day.

Personal Names/Forms of Address

It is common to address co-workers and business associates by first name, even when talking to a manager or supervisor. However, when introducing someone, use both their first and last names.

Speaking Up and Asking Questions

Contributing your own ideas or thoughts indicates that you are interested and want to be involved. However, do not interrupt the conversation but wait for your turn to speak.

Asking questions of colleagues and immediate supervisors is one of the best ways you can show your desire to learn and develop professionally.

Body Language

Non-verbal communication is important when creating first impressions in the workplace. Positive body language shows confidence and respect for others.

This body language include:

Personal Space

Canadians value their personal space and rarely touch each other while meeting or talking in the workplace. Standing too close can make the other person uncomfortable and standing too far away appears to indicate you are not interested.

Eye Contact

In conversation, direct eye contact shows that you are interested and paying attention.

Shaking Hands

Both men and women greet with a handshake. While shaking hands, it is also polite to make eye contact and smile.

Dress/Appearance

When going for an interview or start a new job it is usually best to dress more formally or conservatively until you learn more about the individual workplace culture and its expectations. 

Workplace Culture in Canada

As a newcomer, you may find Canadian workplace culture different from that of your home country. Practices such as shaking hands, use of personal names and methods of communicating with co-workers and supervisors vary greatly amongst cultures.

There are two major factors involve in the Canadian workplace, the body language and the communication between other employees and the boss.  

Are Canadian Workers Happy?

Globally, Canadians are among the happiest workers in the world. 

According to a 2012 Randstad Workmonitor study, 76% of all Canadian workers are either ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ at work, which ranks fifth in the world. 

On a global level, Canadian companies are placing a greater emphasis on providing an equitable and happy workplace; but what actually makes a happy worker?

• ·        Job Security

According to another 2011 study, 53% of surveyed Canadians rank job security as one of the most important factors when evaluating an employer.

• ·         Work-life balance 

When looking to measure overall well-being, a well-balanced life is often one of the most weighted metrics. Given that the typical Canadian worker spends a favourably proportionate amount of time on non-work activities – on average, Canadian employees worked 36.4 hours per week in 2011, down 1.6 hours from the 1976 average of 38.0 hours per week – it is understandable why Canadians are so happy.

• ·         Earnings  

Given that the average Canadian spends 36+ hours per week at work, it is necessary that this time is well remunerated to offset this investment.

• ·         Health factors

It may not seem like a very real concern for most office workers, but many Canadians are employed in an industry where risk of injury at the workplace is a very real possibility.

• ·         Employment Rate

On a national level, the employment rate is a huge determining factor when it comes to measuring overall happiness. Since 1976, the overall employment rate has increased 4.7% despite the fact that Canada has experiences three economic recessions. 

• ·         Unemployment rate

Being unemployed can be a very difficult experience for most of us. In addition to experiencing loss of income, being unemployed can bring additional strains and hardships to other aspects of our lives.