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 764,863 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
64,716 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,713 - 20,164CAD/yr
Health Care
64,269 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,535 - 24,747CAD/yr
AI
40,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,212 - 174,045CAD/yr
Mentoring
40,042 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,943 - 19,702CAD/yr
Presentations
32,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,852 - 21,926CAD/yr
Time Management
30,883 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,595 - 21,227CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
30,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,750 - 40,537CAD/yr
Professional Development
30,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,846 - 20,926CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
28,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,937 - 16,352CAD/yr
Dentistry
28,691 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
28,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,901 - 22,502CAD/yr
Diversity
25,662 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,214 - 33,440CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
25,540 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,213 - 18,181CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
25,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,541 - 20,906CAD/yr
Vision Care
23,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,143 - 17,330CAD/yr
Competencies
23,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,404 - 25,664CAD/yr
Audits
22,763 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,977 - 330,399CAD/yr
Criminal Records
21,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Quality Control
21,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,114 - 22,538CAD/yr
Project Management
20,931 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,217 - 23,455CAD/yr
Job Posting
20,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,921 - 25,246CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
19,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,966 - 36,568CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
19,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,664 - 15,694CAD/yr
Data Analytics
19,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,771 - 21,810CAD/yr
Cover Letters
19,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,765 - 55,194CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
18,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,347 - 14,967CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
18,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,902 - 19,594CAD/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.