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 863,969 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
73,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,429 - 19,936CAD/yr
Health Care
71,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,693 - 23,841CAD/yr
AI
45,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,315 - 236,584CAD/yr
Mentoring
45,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,652 - 19,473CAD/yr
Presentations
36,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,290 - 21,375CAD/yr
Professional Development
34,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,063 - 19,911CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
34,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,878 - 36,694CAD/yr
Time Management
34,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,059 - 24,413CAD/yr
Dentistry
32,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,796 - 25,963CAD/yr
Life Insurance
32,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,015 - 22,331CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
30,016 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,563 - 15,947CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
29,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,800 - 19,885CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
28,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,919 - 17,725CAD/yr
Diversity
28,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,042 - 29,546CAD/yr
Vision Care
26,596 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,882 - 16,796CAD/yr
Competencies
26,378 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,548 - 24,575CAD/yr
Audits
26,132 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,023 - 455,581CAD/yr
Criminal Records
24,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,781 - 45,863CAD/yr
Quality Control
24,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,930 - 20,862CAD/yr
Project Management
23,488 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,218 - 22,333CAD/yr
Job Posting
23,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,417 - 22,396CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
23,008 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,312 - 37,018CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
22,394 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,736 - 15,990CAD/yr
Cover Letters
22,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,187 - 46,020CAD/yr
Data Analytics
22,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,473 - 21,474CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
20,734 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 18,446CAD/yr
Invoicing
20,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,464 - 27,814CAD/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.