New Release: 2026 Development, Construction & Property Management Salary Guide
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Aplin has released its 2026 Development, Construction & Property Management Salary Guide, co-developed with Impact Recruitment, an Aplin Brand, providing current salary benchmarks and market insights for employers and professionals across Canada.
Built on real-time recruitment activity and ongoing conversations with employers and candidates, the guide reflects a market that has become increasingly uneven. Residential and commercial activity has slowed in some areas, while infrastructure, institutional and publicly supported projects continue to create opportunities. Regional differences, project pipelines and access to experienced talent are all playing a greater role in hiring decisions.
Hiring Is Following the Work
The 2026 guide explores several trends shaping hiring across Development, Construction and Property Management, including:
- Regional differences in construction and development activity
- Continued demand tied to infrastructure and institutional projects
- Competition for experienced Project Managers, Superintendents and Estimators
- How project pipelines and organizational stability are influencing candidate decisions
- The impact of consolidation and changing conditions in property management
- How AI and digital tools are changing construction and property operations
While larger candidate pools are giving employers more choice in some areas, experienced senior professionals and specialists remain difficult to secure. Employers are also taking a closer look at project experience, tenure and the ability to contribute across increasingly complex projects.
For candidates, salary remains important, but stability has become a bigger consideration. Secured work, future project pipelines and the long-term outlook of an organization can all influence whether an opportunity is worth pursuing.
Access the Full Guide
The 2026 Development, Construction & Property Management Salary Guide includes salary benchmarks across Canada, along with insights to help employers make informed compensation and hiring decisions and professionals better understand their market value.
About Aplin
Aplin is a leading Canadian recruitment firm that connects organizations with top talent across a wide range of industries and functions. With offices and reach across Canada, Aplin supports employers and job seekers in navigating an increasingly competitive and evolving labour market.
About Impact Recruitment
Impact Recruitment, an Aplin brand, extends this expertise with a strong presence in key markets and deep specialization across professional sectors. Together, Aplin delivers recruitment solutions across permanent, contract, and project-based hiring.
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