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 885,354 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
74,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,315 - 19,815CAD/yr
Health Care
73,435 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,543 - 23,665CAD/yr
Mentoring
46,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,643 - 19,463CAD/yr
AI
46,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,321 - 228,170CAD/yr
Presentations
37,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,205 - 21,287CAD/yr
Professional Development
35,945 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,072 - 19,917CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
35,477 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,461 - 36,202CAD/yr
Time Management
35,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,018 - 26,140CAD/yr
Life Insurance
33,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,423 - 21,144CAD/yr
Dentistry
32,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,796 - 25,963CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
30,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,536 - 17,651CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
29,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,909 - 20,108CAD/yr
Diversity
29,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,132 - 28,451CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
29,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,844 - 17,669CAD/yr
Vision Care
27,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,902 - 16,845CAD/yr
Competencies
27,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,207 - 24,193CAD/yr
Audits
26,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,895 - 443,054CAD/yr
Criminal Records
25,673 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,924 - 44,933CAD/yr
Quality Control
25,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,761 - 20,606CAD/yr
Project Management
24,060 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,008 - 22,088CAD/yr
Job Posting
23,990 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,109 - 21,937CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
23,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,752 - 35,268CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
22,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,736 - 15,990CAD/yr
Cover Letters
22,833 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,700 - 44,201CAD/yr
Data Analytics
22,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,368 - 21,339CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
21,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,699 - 18,276CAD/yr
Invoicing
20,580 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,234 - 27,484CAD/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.