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 760,155 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
64,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,535 - 19,976CAD/yr
Health Care
63,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,601 - 24,819CAD/yr
Mentoring
39,779 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,950 - 19,707CAD/yr
AI
39,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,211 - 174,429CAD/yr
Presentations
32,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,852 - 21,926CAD/yr
Time Management
30,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,595 - 21,227CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
30,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,750 - 40,537CAD/yr
Professional Development
30,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,846 - 20,926CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
28,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,603 - 14,982CAD/yr
Dentistry
28,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
28,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,984 - 22,602CAD/yr
Diversity
25,489 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,214 - 33,440CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
25,387 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,213 - 18,181CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
25,037 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
22,949 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,404 - 25,664CAD/yr
Audits
22,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,519 - 331,471CAD/yr
Criminal Records
21,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Quality Control
21,066 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,114 - 22,538CAD/yr
Project Management
20,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,217 - 23,455CAD/yr
Job Posting
20,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,921 - 25,246CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
19,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,966 - 36,568CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
19,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,664 - 15,694CAD/yr
Data Analytics
19,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,817 - 21,850CAD/yr
Cover Letters
19,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,765 - 55,194CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
18,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,347 - 14,967CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
18,182 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.