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 698,590 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
57,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,836 - 24,356CAD/yr
Compliance
56,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,992 - 20,956CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,888 - 19,878CAD/yr
AI
34,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,339 - 142,482CAD/yr
Presentations
27,922 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,643 - 24,207CAD/yr
Time Management
27,453 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,845 - 24,564CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 17,713CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
25,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,263 - 46,219CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,736 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,647 - 23,370CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,579 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,403 - 22,661CAD/yr
Diversity
22,456 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,866 - 34,841CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,164 - 18,133CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,873 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,852 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,759 - 24,135CAD/yr
Competencies
19,623 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,160 - 24,768CAD/yr
Audits
19,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,717 - 268,101CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Project Management
18,504 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,929 - 24,914CAD/yr
Communication
18,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,454 - 109,468CAD/yr
Quality Control
17,999 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,085 - 31,254CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
16,987 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,716 - 35,285CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,409 - 16,793CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,456 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,816 - 22,369CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,408 - 48,747CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,467 - 95,884CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,008 - 19,540CAD/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.