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Project Management Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Project Management Director salary in Canada?
  How much does a Project Management Director in Canada make? The median annual Project Management Director salary in Canada is C$213,064, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$190,188-C$240,575 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Project Management Director 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 Project Management Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Project Management Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Project Management Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Project Management Director
  Directs enterprise project management activities and governance programs to support execution of strategic business initiatives and operational objectives. Develops project management standards, policies, methodologies, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency and accountability across projects and programs. Oversees project portfolios, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and performance measurement activities to optimize organizational effectiveness. Collaborates with senior leadership and department heads to prioritize projects and align initiatives with business goals and corporate strategy. Evaluates project outcomes, identifies operational improvements, and drives implementation of best practices in project execution and governance. Leads organizational change management, staff development, and vendor management activities related to project operations. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require Project Management Certification. 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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