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 627,814 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
50,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,436 - 24,827CAD/yr
Compliance
49,535 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,525 - 21,604CAD/yr
Mentoring
29,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,089 - 20,071CAD/yr
AI
29,106 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,778 - 164,336CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,439 - 17,846CAD/yr
Time Management
23,821 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,552 - 26,537CAD/yr
Presentations
23,724 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,497 - 25,270CAD/yr
Dentistry
22,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
22,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
21,778 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,442 - 24,242CAD/yr
Life Insurance
21,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,041 - 23,482CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
19,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,281 - 18,301CAD/yr
Diversity
19,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Communication
18,684 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,103 - 108,725CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
17,672 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,563 - 26,302CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,668 - 96,186CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,820 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Competencies
16,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,291 - 26,172CAD/yr
Audits
16,470 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,198 - 313,296CAD/yr
Project Management
16,044 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,849 - 24,846CAD/yr
Criminal Records
15,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
15,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Python
15,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,673CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
14,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Job Posting
14,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Abstract
14,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
14,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,018 - 39,371CAD/yr
Data Analytics
14,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,598 - 23,374CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
13,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,122 - 19,761CAD/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.