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 737,949 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
41,923 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,138 - 15,031CAD/yr
time-and-attendance
33,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,936 - 14,783CAD/yr
training-and-development
30,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,332 - 15,105CAD/yr
education-training
30,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,290 - 15,494CAD/yr
ecology-environment
30,591 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,767 - 14,588CAD/yr
workday
27,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,378 - 16,487CAD/yr
training-certification
27,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,427 - 15,445CAD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
22,626 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,612 - 13,668CAD/yr
policies-and-practices
21,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,299 - 15,075CAD/yr
Customer Service
21,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,368 - 77,179CAD/yr
Communication
21,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,214 - 96,949CAD/yr
microsoft-excel
18,623 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,254 - 13,356CAD/yr
planning-and-design
17,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,094 - 14,980CAD/yr
Compliance
15,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,635 - 13,965CAD/yr
health-care
14,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,185 - 18,096CAD/yr
Teamwork
14,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,489 - 86,007CAD/yr
clubs-organizations
13,139 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,031 - 14,459CAD/yr
Communication
12,976 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,734 - 14,133CAD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
12,281 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,776 - 14,213CAD/yr
support
12,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,072 - 15,947CAD/yr
environment
11,770 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,171 - 16,055CAD/yr
Microsoft Office
11,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,126 - 89,589CAD/yr
Python
11,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,486 - 15,995CAD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
11,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,418 - 13,431CAD/yr
testing-and-analysis
11,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,396 - 14,162CAD/yr
dating-personals
11,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,822 - 17,802CAD/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
10,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,420 - 13,408CAD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
10,942 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,048 - 14,738CAD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
10,753 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,932 - 14,642CAD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
10,699 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,315 - 14,018CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
10,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,116 - 92,272CAD/yr
laws-and-regulations
10,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,759 - 12,837CAD/yr
lift-and-shift
10,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,262 - 13,530CAD/yr
management
10,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,966 - 16,021CAD/yr
Problem Solving
10,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,488 - 95,657CAD/yr
knowledge
10,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,981 - 15,041CAD/yr
visual-art-design
10,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,192 - 15,221CAD/yr
product-development-and-design
9,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,297 - 15,388CAD/yr
Communication Skills
9,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,252 - 95,659CAD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
9,615 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,204 - 14,984CAD/yr
abstract
9,426 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,238 - 13,622CAD/yr
microsoft-outlook
8,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,194 - 12,745CAD/yr
health
8,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,486 - 16,258CAD/yr
trade-shows-events
8,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,199 - 15,302CAD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
8,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,901 - 15,979CAD/yr
development
8,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,099 - 14,985CAD/yr
cision
8,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,695 - 15,094CAD/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
8,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,459 - 15,618CAD/yr
hotels-accommodations
8,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,534 - 16,383CAD/yr
services
8,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,657 - 14,222CAD/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.