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 671,004 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
54,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,427 - 24,985CAD/yr
Compliance
53,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,548 - 21,638CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,827 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,158 - 20,191CAD/yr
AI
31,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,673 - 155,190CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,653 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,365 - 25,246CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,992 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,715 - 48,904CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,693 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,944 - 23,706CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,919 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,826 - 23,181CAD/yr
Diversity
21,053 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,773 - 37,084CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,739 - 18,830CAD/yr
Vision Care
19,307 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,170 - 17,358CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
19,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,757 - 25,438CAD/yr
Communication
18,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,417 - 109,041CAD/yr
Competencies
18,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,084 - 25,904CAD/yr
Audits
17,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Project Management
17,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,594 - 25,728CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,003CAD/yr
Criminal Records
17,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,672 - 96,041CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,628 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Python
15,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,644 - 16,862CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,226 - 22,884CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,709 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.