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 710,446 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
59,492 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,060 - 25,532CAD/yr
Compliance
58,908 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,722 - 20,279CAD/yr
Mentoring
35,938 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,086 - 19,874CAD/yr
AI
35,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,215 - 136,554CAD/yr
Presentations
29,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,725 - 23,100CAD/yr
Time Management
28,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,179 - 21,965CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,786 - 22,100CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,713 - 15,094CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,972 - 21,794CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,511 - 18,567CAD/yr
Diversity
23,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,606 - 35,052CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,390 - 22,195CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,762 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,628 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,241 - 25,486CAD/yr
Audits
20,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,579 - 256,129CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,778 - 24,285CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,841 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,490 - 36,244CAD/yr
Communication
17,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,641 - 111,380CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,682 - 15,497CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,040 - 22,236CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,105 - 53,581CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,984 - 19,528CAD/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.