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 662,433 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
53,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
52,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,628 - 21,723CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,218 - 20,259CAD/yr
AI
31,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,701 - 157,025CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,276 - 26,160CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,277 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,987 - 23,678CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,657 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,826 - 23,181CAD/yr
Diversity
20,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,052 - 37,421CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,506 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,815 - 18,915CAD/yr
Vision Care
19,103 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,139 - 17,184CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
18,831 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,113 - 25,789CAD/yr
Communication
18,605 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,358 - 108,955CAD/yr
Competencies
17,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,084 - 25,904CAD/yr
Audits
17,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,184 - 17,677CAD/yr
Project Management
17,088 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,654 - 25,814CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,850 - 96,331CAD/yr
Criminal Records
16,966 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,540 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Python
15,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,655 - 16,853CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,016 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,264 - 22,928CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/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.