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 808,209 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
68,087 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,415 - 19,809CAD/yr
Health Care
67,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,184 - 24,467CAD/yr
AI
42,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,041 - 208,653CAD/yr
Mentoring
42,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,766 - 19,435CAD/yr
Presentations
34,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,517 - 21,556CAD/yr
Professional Development
32,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,311 - 20,279CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
32,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,184 - 38,615CAD/yr
Time Management
32,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,174 - 20,679CAD/yr
Dentistry
30,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
30,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,394 - 22,853CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
28,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,271 - 16,734CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
27,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,153 - 20,398CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
26,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,706 - 17,623CAD/yr
Diversity
26,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,482 - 31,354CAD/yr
Vision Care
25,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,123 - 17,222CAD/yr
Competencies
24,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,668 - 24,857CAD/yr
Audits
24,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,509 - 402,616CAD/yr
Criminal Records
23,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,327 - 38,134CAD/yr
Quality Control
22,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,695 - 21,959CAD/yr
Project Management
21,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,720 - 22,898CAD/yr
Job Posting
21,737 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,726 - 22,912CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
21,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,615 - 36,171CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
21,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,734 - 15,914CAD/yr
Data Analytics
20,637 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,539 - 21,600CAD/yr
Cover Letters
20,591 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,499 - 50,048CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
19,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,531 - 19,232CAD/yr
Invoicing
18,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,635 - 28,068CAD/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.