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 910,409 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
77,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,099 - 19,549CAD/yr
Health Care
75,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,201 - 23,233CAD/yr
AI
48,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,269 - 218,349CAD/yr
Mentoring
48,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,550 - 19,348CAD/yr
Presentations
38,572 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,091 - 21,155CAD/yr
Professional Development
36,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,847 - 19,616CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
36,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,680 - 35,471CAD/yr
Time Management
36,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,512 - 27,219CAD/yr
Life Insurance
33,908 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,093 - 21,698CAD/yr
Dentistry
33,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,009 - 24,801CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
31,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,298 - 19,023CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
30,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,018 - 20,311CAD/yr
Diversity
30,499 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,229 - 27,350CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
30,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,692 - 17,540CAD/yr
Vision Care
28,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,788 - 16,842CAD/yr
Competencies
27,799 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,832 - 23,747CAD/yr
Audits
27,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,753 - 432,815CAD/yr
Criminal Records
26,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,044 - 44,003CAD/yr
Quality Control
25,776 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,761 - 20,606CAD/yr
Project Management
24,751 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,769 - 21,790CAD/yr
Job Posting
24,665 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,827 - 21,517CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
24,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,733 - 34,136CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
23,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,736 - 15,990CAD/yr
Cover Letters
23,528 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,151 - 43,745CAD/yr
Data Analytics
23,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,233 - 21,148CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
21,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,532 - 18,090CAD/yr
Invoicing
21,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,877 - 27,132CAD/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.