Frequently Asked Questions

TAP Network Membership FAQs

Find answers to your questions on membership, the Tech Salary Survey, and connecting with the TAP Team. We’re happy to help! If we haven’t answered your questions, connect with us at info@tapnetwork.ca.

Membership – Joining TAP Network

When is the best time to join?

Annual Membership runs from August 1st to July 31st and you can join anytime of the year. Key dates to be aware of when joining as a new member:

April – salary survey kick-off event and participation opens
July / August – membership renewal and salary survey purchase (as a participant)
September – salary survey results are published
November – intake opens for the mentorship program (6-month program beginning in January).
Monthly webinars , events, and Special Interest Groups run throughout the year. Check out our calendar of events

What are the requirements to join?

To maintain our core focus of peer-to-peer and company-to-company exchange, as well as the integrity and relevance of our Salary Survey data, all member companies need to be tech sector companies or divisions, have a minimum of 30 employees and a dedicated People and Culture representative who can participate in the annual Salary Survey and benefit from our member programs and events.

We do make exceptions to the size requirement if an organization is growing and has a People and Culture representative who can participate in the Salary Survey and engage in the community. Note that the Benefits Buying Plan is only available to organizations with at least 30 employees in Canada.

Why is there a requirement to be a tech company with at least 30 employees?

One of the central benefits of membership is our peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities. We’ve set a requirement for a minimum company size of 30 employees because that’s typically when companies have a dedicated People and Culture / HR representative. This is also typically the size where companies have more formal compensation structures, which ensures integrity of the data submitted for our Salary Survey. If your company isn’t quite this size but you’re growing and you’re keen to participate in our community and the salary survey, reach out and let’s chat.

How do I apply for membership?

Apply online by filling out the application form.

I’ve just submitted my membership application. What’s the next step?

We’ll get a notification and reach out to you, and we’ll send you the invoice for annual membership.

My company would like to join but doesn’t want to participate in the salary survey. Can I still become a member?

All member companies participate in and purchase the annual Tech Salary Survey as part of membership. Purchasing the Tech Salary Survey happens at membership renewal on August 1st, after you’ve participated in the survey.

When is TAP Network’s invoicing and annual membership cycle?

We invoice members annually for their membership and the salary survey at the participant rate. Our membership year begins August 1st and goes to July 31st. Invoices are sent in June each year and are due by July 31st.

Annual Tech Salary Survey – Participation and Purchase

When can I participate in the Tech Salary Survey and when is it published?

Annual survey participation for members kicks-off in April and typically closes in the first week of June. The survey is published by September.

Will I be able to access the current Tech Salary Survey when I become a member after the participation timeline has closed?

Access to the current salary survey is not automatically provided after becoming a member, and we won’t bill you for the survey if you have not participated in it.

Will I be able to purchase the current Tech Salary Survey when I become a member, or do I need to wait until I participate in the next survey?

Of course, you can purchase the current Tech Salary Survey at any time after its publication in early September! You’ll receive a $500 discount on the retail (non-participant) price of the survey as a new member.

When will I be able to purchase the Tech Salary Survey as a participant?

All members participate in our annual Tech Salary Survey, and the next survey cycle is April – May. You can purchase the survey at the member participant rate with annual membership renewal on August 1st and will have access to the survey results through the Mercer WIN platform by the first week of September.

Connecting

How do I stay connected with the TAP Network community?

For members, we hold events throughout the year, including learning series on Total Rewards, EDIB and other hot topics, webinars, Special Interest Groups, leadership development programs, annual mentoring program, in-person socials, and the annual Tech Talent North conference in Vancouver and Toronto. We’ll keep you posted in our weekly newsletter with event details, and on Slack.

If you aren’t a member, be sure to join our mailing list and follow us on social media in order to hear about our many community events and publically available resources. Joining us at Tech Talent North is another fantastic way to stay connected with our community.