Compensation & Benefits Consulting in Calgary & Across Canada
What should you pay your employees? How do your salaries compare to the market> And are your benefits helping you keep good people?
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We help small & growing businesses make informed compensation decisions through salary benchmarking, pay structures and practical benefits support.
When Does Compensation & Benefits Support Make Sense?
Salaries were negotiated one hire at a time. New employees are asking for more than long-serving team members earn. Annual increases are approaching, but the budget only stretches so far. Or your benefits package no longer fits your team.
Without a clear approach, each decision becomes another exception.
A&A helps you understand how your compensation compares to the market, identify inconsistencies and build a practical plan for salaries, increases and benefits. We connect the recommendations to your roles, business priorities and budget, so you have a clearer basis for hiring, rewarding and retaining employees.
Support can range from benchmarking a few positions to reviewing your organization’s compensation and benefits approach.
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How We Can Help
SALARY BENCHMARKING​
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Salary & wage benchmarking
Market comparison
Role matching & job evaluation
Internal pay alignment
Pay compression analysis
Hiring salary recommendations
COMP STRUCTURES​
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Compensation philosophy
Salary bands & pay ranges
Annual compensation reviews
Merit & promotion guidelines
Bonus & incentive programs
Pay transparency readiness
BENEFITS & TOTAL COMP​
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Employee benefits review
Benefits & perks benchmarking
Benefits budgets & priorities
Broker & provider coordination
Benefits rollout & communication
Total rewards communication
How Compensation & Benefits Consulting Works
1. UNDERSTAND
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We review your roles, current pay, benefits, business priorities and the decisions you need to make
2. BENCHMARK​
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We compare relevant roles against market information an review how pay aligns within your organization.
3. BUILD​
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We develop recommendations, pay ranges or program changes, with costs and priorities that reflect your budget.
4. IMPLEMENT​
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We help you communicate decisions, update supporting documents & establish a process for future reviews.
What Makes Us Different
Is Comp Consulting Right for You?
Market insight. Practical decisions.
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LOOK BEYOND THE JOB TITLE
A meaningful comparison considers what the role actually does. We look at responsibilities, scope and relevant market factors when assessing compensation.
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You need to know what the findings mean for your business. We turn the review into clear recommendations, priorities and next steps.
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BUDGET AWARE
We know what it's like to have to balance wanting to attract the best talent with the budget realities. We excel in looking at creative approaches to maximize how far your budget can take you.
It might be a good fit when...​
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✓ You are unsure whether your salaries are competitive.
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✓New hires are earning close to, or more than, experienced employees.
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✓ You need a consistent approach to pay increases, promotions and salary ranges.
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✓You want to review your benefits and perks without losing sight of your budget.
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Need someone to manage ongoing payroll & benefits admin?
Related Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is salary benchmarking?
Salary benchmarking compares the pay for a role with relevant market information. It helps you understand whether your salaries or hourly wages are competitive and provides a starting point for hiring offers, pay ranges and compensation reviews.
A meaningful comparison looks beyond the job title to consider responsibilities, level of accountability, location, industry and other relevant factors.
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How much does compensation consulting cost?
Pricing depends on the number and complexity of the roles, the market research required and the deliverables you need. Benchmarking starts at just $1800.
A focused salary benchmarking project has a different scope from building a complete pay structure or reviewing compensation and benefits across an organization. We provide a proposal with the scope, deliverables and fees before work begins..
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What does a compensation review include?
A compensation review can include salary benchmarking, internal pay comparisons, pay compression analysis, salary ranges and recommendations for adjustments.
Depending on your needs, we can also review your approach to annual increases, promotions, bonuses and benefits. We agree on the scope at the start so the review answers the questions your organization needs to resolve.
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Do you provide compensation & benefits services in Calgary? What about outside Alberta?
Yes. A&A Consulting is based in Calgary and provides compensation and benefits consulting for organizations across Alberta and Canada.
Projects can be delivered remotely, with benchmarking tailored to the relevant labour market and employee locations.
Can you benchmark just one role or a small group of positions?
Yes. You may need a salary recommendation before hiring, a market comparison for a hard-to-fill position or a review of several roles that have changed.
You can engage A&A for a focused benchmarking project without committing to a full compensation review or ongoing HR subscription.
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Can you help us plan employee pay increases on a tight budget?
Yes. We help you separate the reasons for an increase, including performance, promotion, market competitiveness and internal pay alignment.
We can model different budgets, identify priority adjustments and develop a phased approach where needed. We also help managers prepare to explain compensation decisions clearly.
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Can you help with pay transparency and internal pay fairness?
Yes. We can help you establish clearer salary ranges, document pay decisions and review unexplained differences between comparable roles. We also help you prepare managers to discuss pay consistently.
If your project involves a formal statutory pay equity assessment, we confirm the applicable requirements and specialist support needed when defining the scope.
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What is a total rewards strategy?
A total rewards strategy brings together the different ways your organization rewards employees. That can include base pay, bonuses, benefits, paid time off, flexibility, recognition and development opportunities.
We help you consider the full package and decide where to invest based on your employees’ needs, business priorities and available budget.