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GRC Analyst / Consultant Market Demand in Canada

Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.

Hiring outlook
Growing

growing regulatory scrutiny from OSFI and provincial privacy regulators has pushed Canadian fintechs in particular to build out formal GRC functions earlier in their growth than in past cycles, keeping demand for GRC analysts strong.

Remote / hybrid
36%

of Canada GRC Analyst / Consultant roles advertise remote or hybrid working

Market activity
+9.0%

Year-on-year salary movement in Canada. Positive movement signals active market competition.

What's driving GRC Analyst / Consultant demand in Canada

Strongest in: Canadian banks and fintechs building out GRC functions to satisfy OSFI and provincial privacy regulator expectations

growing regulatory scrutiny from OSFI and provincial privacy regulators has pushed Canadian fintechs in particular to build out formal GRC functions earlier in their growth than in past cycles, keeping demand for GRC analysts strong.

Skills commanding the biggest premium right now

Salary premium over the Canada median for GRC Analyst / Consultants who list these skills.

Control testing & risk assessment+13%
Regulatory framework mapping+11%
Audit support+9%

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