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 658,234 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
52,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
52,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,357 - 21,394CAD/yr
Mentoring
30,987 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,936 - 19,899CAD/yr
AI
30,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,728 - 158,842CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,315 - 17,698CAD/yr
Time Management
25,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,276 - 26,160CAD/yr
Presentations
24,994 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,007 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,134 - 23,896CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,912 - 23,275CAD/yr
Diversity
20,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,316 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,218 - 18,224CAD/yr
Communication
19,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,039 - 108,595CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,949 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,363 - 17,480CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
18,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,257 - 25,885CAD/yr
Competencies
17,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,878 - 25,639CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Audits
17,404 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,829 - 295,593CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,682 - 96,136CAD/yr
Project Management
16,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,693 - 24,625CAD/yr
Criminal Records
16,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,184 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Python
15,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,658 - 16,677CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,094 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Data Analytics
14,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,297 - 22,989CAD/yr
Abstract
14,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,706 - 52,975CAD/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.