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 864,027 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
73,005 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,429 - 19,936CAD/yr
Health Care
71,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,693 - 23,841CAD/yr
AI
45,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,315 - 236,584CAD/yr
Mentoring
45,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,643 - 19,465CAD/yr
Presentations
36,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,255 - 21,340CAD/yr
Professional Development
34,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,063 - 19,911CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
34,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,878 - 36,694CAD/yr
Time Management
34,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,059 - 24,413CAD/yr
Dentistry
32,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,796 - 25,963CAD/yr
Life Insurance
32,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,537 - 21,335CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
29,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,563 - 15,947CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
29,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,776 - 19,861CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
28,870 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,919 - 17,725CAD/yr
Diversity
28,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,042 - 29,546CAD/yr
Vision Care
26,617 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,882 - 16,796CAD/yr
Competencies
26,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,548 - 24,575CAD/yr
Audits
26,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,023 - 455,581CAD/yr
Criminal Records
24,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,781 - 45,863CAD/yr
Quality Control
24,451 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,930 - 20,862CAD/yr
Project Management
23,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,218 - 22,333CAD/yr
Job Posting
23,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,417 - 22,396CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
23,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,312 - 37,018CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
22,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,736 - 15,990CAD/yr
Cover Letters
22,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,187 - 46,020CAD/yr
Data Analytics
22,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,473 - 21,474CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
20,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 18,446CAD/yr
Invoicing
20,086 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.