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 667,733 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
53,931 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
53,073 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,548 - 21,638CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,623 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,187 - 20,231CAD/yr
AI
31,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,673 - 155,190CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,365 - 25,246CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,715 - 48,904CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,933 - 23,615CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,826 - 23,181CAD/yr
Diversity
20,943 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,773 - 37,084CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,815 - 18,915CAD/yr
Vision Care
19,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,170 - 17,358CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
18,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,757 - 25,438CAD/yr
Communication
18,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,417 - 109,041CAD/yr
Competencies
17,967 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,084 - 25,904CAD/yr
Audits
17,748 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Project Management
17,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,654 - 25,814CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,250 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,003CAD/yr
Criminal Records
17,136 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,782 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,741 - 96,131CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,563 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Python
15,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,655 - 16,890CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,226 - 22,884CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,677 - 16,349CAD/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.