Diversity Data for Canada's Tech Sector

The report analyzes demographic and compensation data collected through TAP Network’s annual surveys between 2020 and 2024. Mercer conducted the analysis using workforce data from 70 Canadian technology companies that participated consistently throughout the five-year period. 

The findings show that while many companies expanded diversity-related policies and practices during this period, gender representation across the workforce has remained largely stable over the five-year period. Women continue to make up roughly one-third of employees and hold about 27% of executive roles among participating organizations.

Gender pay gaps also persist across most job levels, although some narrowing occurred at management and executive levels between 2020 and 2024.

The report also highlights significant representation gaps for several equity-deserving groups. Indigenous employees accounted for approximately 0.8% of employees across participating companies, compared to 5% of the Canadian population.

View the report here.

The report was produced with support from Innovate BC, the Province of British Columbia’s innovation agency.