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 808,991 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
47,769 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,100 - 14,993CAD/yr
time-and-attendance
39,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,848 - 14,614CAD/yr
training-and-development
35,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,232 - 15,023CAD/yr
ecology-environment
34,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,804 - 14,620CAD/yr
education-training
34,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,226 - 15,415CAD/yr
training-certification
30,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,354 - 15,389CAD/yr
workday
27,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,351 - 16,492CAD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
25,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,666 - 13,829CAD/yr
policies-and-practices
24,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,282 - 14,997CAD/yr
Communication
21,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,450 - 97,127CAD/yr
Customer Service
21,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,454 - 77,236CAD/yr
planning-and-design
20,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,037 - 14,909CAD/yr
microsoft-excel
19,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,231 - 13,340CAD/yr
Compliance
16,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,697 - 14,011CAD/yr
health-care
15,693 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,950 - 17,882CAD/yr
clubs-organizations
14,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,973 - 14,596CAD/yr
Teamwork
14,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,859 - 86,774CAD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
12,994 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,604 - 13,752CAD/yr
Communication
12,976 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,734 - 14,133CAD/yr
testing-and-analysis
12,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,359 - 14,029CAD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
12,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,776 - 14,213CAD/yr
dating-personals
12,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,526 - 17,361CAD/yr
Microsoft Office
12,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,080 - 89,502CAD/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
12,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,615 - 13,750CAD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
12,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,094 - 14,818CAD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
12,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,299 - 14,005CAD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
12,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,026 - 14,771CAD/yr
support
12,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,072 - 15,947CAD/yr
laws-and-regulations
11,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,956 - 13,086CAD/yr
Python
11,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,427 - 15,983CAD/yr
visual-art-design
11,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,011 - 14,960CAD/yr
environment
11,770 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,171 - 16,055CAD/yr
product-development-and-design
11,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,108 - 15,135CAD/yr
lift-and-shift
11,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,081 - 13,621CAD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
11,487 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,402 - 15,280CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
11,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,053 - 92,120CAD/yr
Problem Solving
10,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
71,165 - 96,461CAD/yr
management
10,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,966 - 16,021CAD/yr
knowledge
10,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,981 - 15,041CAD/yr
artificial-intelligence
9,846 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,026 - 15,057CAD/yr
trade-shows-events
9,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,924 - 14,902CAD/yr
abstract
9,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,238 - 13,622CAD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
9,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,844 - 16,037CAD/yr
Communication Skills
9,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,046 - 95,119CAD/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
9,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,425 - 15,438CAD/yr
hotels-accommodations
9,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,339 - 16,115CAD/yr
state-local-municipal
9,049 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,819 - 14,998CAD/yr
microsoft-outlook
8,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,194 - 12,745CAD/yr
mentoring
8,661 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,084 - 14,867CAD/yr
health
8,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,486 - 16,258CAD/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.