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Figure 3: Generational Mix in Ontario

impact their opportunities for promotion. Progress is certainly being
made, but possibly not fast enough for
employees.
What are the biggest priorities when
determining where to work and creating
a lasting career? After taking pay out of
the equation, the ask is clear - more time
off, or more flexible ways to spread time
off, as well as working fewer hours for
less pay. (See Figure 4)

2016

Traditionalist

35%

39%

25%

Baby Boomer
Gen X
millenial

2017

42%

37%

21%

how will your company
adapt to the workforce of
the future?
The Mercer OSPE National Engineering
Compensation Survey helps establish
meaningful criteria for engineering pay
levels for the benefit of both engineers
and employers. Compensation and
workforce metrics data for over 24,000
engineers nationally, across six engineering responsibility levels and 14 job
types, were collected from 242 organizations in both the private and public
sector. The survey results are available
in PDF and in an online format through
Mercer WIN. This information allows
employers to assess their organization's competitive position and analyze
market data. The design and implementation of the survey was overseen by an
advisory committee comprised of representatives from industry, as well as
the engineering and human resources
communities. The committee ensures
that the survey remains a current and
reliable resource on compensation for
engineers across Canada. Employers can
order the 2017 Mercer OSPE National
Engineering Compensation Survey
by contacting Mercer at imercer.com/
engineering, 800-333-3070, or info.
services@mercer.com. OSPE members can access a complimentary copy
of the member market compensation
summary online at www.ospe.on.ca/
engineering-compensation-survey.

Figure 4: Workplace Flexibility Findings for Canada from
Mercer's 2017 Global Talent Trends Study

FLEXIBLE WOrK arraNGEmENTS
POLIcY

aD hOc

cOrE EVP

57%

31%

30%

WhaT WOuLD maKE YOu WOrK FOr
ONE cOmPaNY OVEr aNOThEr?
TOP 6

FLEXIBILITY IN PracTIcE

1 in 3 requested
but turned down

1 in 2 concerned
about promotion

Employees
want more
time off

*

4-day work week

*

additional paid holidays

*

Summer Fridays

*

Paid holiday trips

*

unlimited paid vacation

*

4yr @ 80% pay + 1 year
off @ 80% pay

➝ About the Author
Mark Bowling is a Senior Associate in Mercer's Career Information Solutions
business. In this role, he manages the Canada Mercer Benchmark Database
(MBD) and several large practices surveys covering compensation planning,
incentives and policies for Mercer. Additionally, he leads the Mercer OPSE
National Engineering Compensation Survey. He has extensive experience with
customized performance and reward benchmarking.

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