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 537,728 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Health Care
39,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,717 - 26,698CAD/yr
Compliance
39,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,955 - 22,227CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
24,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,766 - 18,356CAD/yr
AI
23,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,863 - 112,370CAD/yr
Mentoring
22,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,962 - 20,034CAD/yr
Communication
19,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,336 - 103,559CAD/yr
Time Management
19,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,626 - 28,196CAD/yr
Presentations
18,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,336 - 26,183CAD/yr
Dentistry
17,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Professional Development
17,113 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,439 - 25,644CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
16,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,468 - 56,455CAD/yr
Life Insurance
16,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,548 - 25,753CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,723 - 94,658CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
15,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,403 - 18,021CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
15,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,094 - 19,121CAD/yr
Diversity
14,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,041 - 37,757CAD/yr
Python
14,344 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,736 - 16,630CAD/yr
Customer Service
14,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,237 - 81,176CAD/yr
Vision Care
13,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,683 - 18,099CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
13,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,535 - 30,192CAD/yr
Abstract
13,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,910 - 16,321CAD/yr
Audits
13,138 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,510 - 210,412CAD/yr
Project Management
12,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,817 - 25,059CAD/yr
Competencies
12,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,706 - 27,064CAD/yr
Criminal Records
11,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,615 - 45,477CAD/yr
Quality Control
11,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,545 - 14,422CAD/yr
Job Posting
11,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,714 - 38,336CAD/yr
Microsoft Outlook
11,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,799 - 12,561CAD/yr
Teamwork
11,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,926 - 87,564CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,705 - 16,013CAD/yr
Data Analytics
10,969 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,338 - 23,344CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
10,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,361 - 41,762CAD/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.