About Us

Pioneers in compensation & benefits reporting.

Established in the 1940’s in Toronto, COIRI focuses on employee compensation and benefits practices in Ontario.

Established in the 1940’s in Toronto, COIRI specializes in Ontario employee compensation and other related employment issues.

COIRI was the first organization in the country to begin compiling and publishing large-scale wage and salary compensation and benefits surveys.

These reports are the most authoritative publications of their kind and have been long recognized as the benchmarks for Ontario wage, salary, and benefits data.

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COIRI reports are incredibly valuable for finding relevant Ontario wage and salary data. They’re well-organized and detailed, making decisions for recruiting, retention and managing turnover more efficient.

Dalyce Love-Tawse, VP Human Resources

Poly-Nova Technologies Corporation

Guelph, ON

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COIRI reports are absolutely essential to my work. They deliver concise, highly accurate data in a format that’s clear, well-organized, and easy to navigate. Unlike other survey reports I’ve used, which are often cluttered with unnecessary features and inflated pricing, COIRI keeps the focus where it should be — on reliable, actionable information. That’s why COIRI is my go-to resource, and I rely on it several times each month.

Andréa Dedrick, Director, Human Resources

Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. 

Owen Sound, ON

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I really appreciate the completeness of the information—not just detailed wage and salary data, but also insights into benefits and HR practices. The quality of the data is consistently high, and I trust it because it’s collected directly from peer companies in similar industries and sizes in Ontario. Most of the time, the standard reports cover exactly what I need, but I also like having the option to commission small ad-hoc surveys when more specific questions come up. It’s a flexible and reliable solution that supports our decision-making.

​Tina Baldwin, Director, Human Resources

Canada Colors and Chemicals Limited (CCC)

Toronto, ON

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I’ve been using COIRI for over four years, and it’s been a trusted resource in our organization even longer. In the past, I used other reports like Mercer and ERI, but COIRI stands out for its locally-sourced data and its clear, intuitive presentation. It makes it easy to quickly find exactly what I need, and I have complete confidence in the data. Highly recommended for any Ontario-based HR professional.

René McKeown, Director of HR

Prodomax Automation Ltd.

Barrie, ON

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I have used the COIRI survey for years and know it is very reliable and top quality. Being in compensation and benefits for many years, I know the excellence in survey data when I see it.

Lotte Struwing

HRPA Barrie & District

Past President

COIRI also works with associations and employers to provide customized reporting on compensation, benefits, and human resources policies & practices.

COIRI has always pursued its unique mandate: to provide timely, comprehensive, and cost-effective reporting services to management in the area of employee benefits and compensation.

What does "COIRI" mean?

“COIRI” was originally an acronym for “Central Ontario Industrial Relations Institute” when it was founded in the 1940s, but these days we’re just known as “COIRI”.

How do you pronounce "COIRI"?

“KOR-ee”.