Development Specialist Salaries in Canada

The average salary for a Development Specialist is $73,714 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 13 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Development Specialist employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Development Specialist in Canada is $90,678 per year.

The lowest salary for a Development Specialist in Canada is $59,924 per year.

Development specialists earn wages comparable to technical education teachers, labour relations specialists, and entry-level human resources analysts. Candidates can increase their earnings by advancing into managerial roles. Successful development specialists are self-motivated, proactive employees who excel in team settings and consistently work to reach company goals and increase revenue. Canada expects salaries to rise with anticipated labour shortages over the next ten years—a predicted 18,500 jobs and only 15,600 applicants. The median salary is above average nationwide, with the highest pay in Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

One of the more certain ways to earn more as a development specialist is through years of experience. If you’ve been doing the job for long enough, your expertise will shine through and you’ll establish yourself as a high performer. Aside from experience, advanced degrees can set you apart and ready you for management or supervisory roles. Look into a master of science in applied psychology, a master of business administration, or a master of science in special education. This largely depends on the sector in which you work, and whether you aspire to work for yourself or a company. Certificates can also help set you apart from the pack, so consider becoming a Certified Training and Development Professional, Certified Learning and Development Professional, or Certified Human Resources Professional.

When negotiating a higher salary, be sure to point to any success stories from your time on the job. If you helped your clients achieve desired outcomes, you should be recognized. This can get lost in the shuffle in such a fast-paced environment, so the onus will fall on you to log any achievements or accomplishments to present to your boss. Compare what you currently earn to development specialist jobs in your area for a sense of where you fall on the salary scale, and negotiate accordingly. Collecting positive references from colleagues and clients can also work in your favour.

About 71.08% of Development Specialist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Development Specialist in Canada as a good salary.

Development Specialist professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $49,740 and $109,243 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $73,714 following the average career path of a Development Specialist.