In-Demand Skills in Canada
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in Canada. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 657,247 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
52,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
52,035 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,346 - 21,384CAD/yr
Mentoring
30,969 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,905 - 19,881CAD/yr
AI
30,691 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,728 - 158,842CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,315 - 17,698CAD/yr
Time Management
25,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,276 - 26,160CAD/yr
Presentations
24,995 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,250 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Professional Development
22,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,074 - 23,805CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,822 - 23,165CAD/yr
Diversity
20,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,320 - 37,762CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,218 - 18,224CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,363 - 17,480CAD/yr
Communication
18,677 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,220 - 108,737CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
18,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,235 - 25,819CAD/yr
Competencies
17,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,768 - 25,564CAD/yr
Audits
17,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,786 - 293,785CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,324 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,253 - 17,739CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,035 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,762 - 96,228CAD/yr
Project Management
16,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,642 - 24,592CAD/yr
Criminal Records
16,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Python
15,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,677 - 16,725CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,343 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,097 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Data Analytics
14,817 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,297 - 22,989CAD/yr
Abstract
14,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,706 - 52,975CAD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in Canada for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.