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 722,801 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
60,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,803 - 25,208CAD/yr
Compliance
59,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,616 - 20,143CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,990 - 19,766CAD/yr
AI
36,385 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,170 - 133,515CAD/yr
Presentations
29,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,715 - 23,124CAD/yr
Time Management
28,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,179 - 21,965CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,283 - 43,345CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,567 - 21,841CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,160 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,673 - 15,055CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,972 - 21,794CAD/yr
Diversity
23,716 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,552 - 33,849CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,451 - 18,492CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,161 - 21,842CAD/yr
Vision Care
22,083 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
21,028 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,149 - 25,380CAD/yr
Audits
20,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,430 - 250,740CAD/yr
Criminal Records
20,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,648 - 24,133CAD/yr
Quality Control
19,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
18,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,346 - 34,855CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
18,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,591 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,913 - 22,083CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,583 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,105 - 53,581CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,620 - 15,428CAD/yr
Communication
17,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,669 - 111,426CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,984 - 19,528CAD/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.