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 759,578 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
64,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,535 - 19,976CAD/yr
Health Care
63,927 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,680 - 24,917CAD/yr
Mentoring
39,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,961 - 19,721CAD/yr
AI
39,574 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,221 - 174,841CAD/yr
Presentations
31,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,852 - 21,926CAD/yr
Time Management
30,693 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,595 - 21,227CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
30,316 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,750 - 40,537CAD/yr
Professional Development
30,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,880 - 20,972CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
28,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,603 - 14,982CAD/yr
Dentistry
28,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
28,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,984 - 22,602CAD/yr
Diversity
25,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,570 - 33,879CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
25,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,321 - 18,308CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
25,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,591 - 20,959CAD/yr
Vision Care
23,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,143 - 17,330CAD/yr
Competencies
22,933 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,404 - 25,664CAD/yr
Audits
22,635 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,519 - 331,471CAD/yr
Criminal Records
21,776 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Quality Control
21,059 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,114 - 22,538CAD/yr
Project Management
20,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,303 - 23,564CAD/yr
Job Posting
20,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,921 - 25,246CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
19,787 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,966 - 36,568CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
19,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,664 - 15,694CAD/yr
Data Analytics
19,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,817 - 21,850CAD/yr
Cover Letters
19,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,765 - 55,194CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
18,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,397 - 15,055CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
18,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,902 - 19,594CAD/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.