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 703,727 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
58,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,836 - 24,356CAD/yr
Compliance
57,656 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,911 - 20,839CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,877 - 19,859CAD/yr
AI
34,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,326 - 141,726CAD/yr
Presentations
28,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,599 - 24,153CAD/yr
Time Management
27,772 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,513 - 24,138CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,925 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,223 - 17,584CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
26,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,263 - 46,219CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,817 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,647 - 23,370CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,403 - 22,661CAD/yr
Diversity
22,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,644 - 34,564CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,164 - 18,133CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,759 - 24,135CAD/yr
Competencies
19,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,160 - 24,768CAD/yr
Audits
19,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,717 - 268,101CAD/yr
Communication
18,742 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,323 - 109,278CAD/yr
Project Management
18,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,808 - 24,744CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,604 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,401 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,333 - 16,724CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,085 - 31,254CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,251 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,014 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,716 - 35,285CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,816 - 22,369CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,408 - 48,747CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,472 - 95,883CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,008 - 19,540CAD/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.