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Plant Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Plant Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Plant Manager in Canada make? The median annual Plant Manager salary in Canada is C$186,350, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$161,534-C$213,867 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Plant Manager may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Plant Manager in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Plant Manager in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Plant Manager in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Plant Manager
  Directs a plant or production facility's overall operations. Sets and implements policies and procedures that guide plant operations' productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Utilizes operational metrics to analyze productivity and set performance targets to achieve production goals. Develops and deploys manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. Develops and implements plant safety and security inspections, auditing, and training procedures to meet OSHA and other required regulations. Collaborates with multi-functional plant teams, including finance, engineering, materials, quality assurance, and human resources. Leads or participates in labor relations negotiations and engages with union leadership involving plant operations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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• Level of Education
  • Plant Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Plant Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Plant Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Plant Manager
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Plant Manager
  • Manufacturing
  • Skilled and Trades

• Plant Manager Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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