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 731,269 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
41,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,138 - 15,031CAD/yr
time-and-attendance
33,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,936 - 14,783CAD/yr
training-and-development
30,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,332 - 15,105CAD/yr
education-training
30,184 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,290 - 15,494CAD/yr
ecology-environment
30,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,767 - 14,588CAD/yr
workday
26,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,378 - 16,487CAD/yr
training-certification
26,693 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,427 - 15,445CAD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
22,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,612 - 13,668CAD/yr
Customer Service
21,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,386 - 77,202CAD/yr
Communication
21,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,204 - 96,913CAD/yr
policies-and-practices
21,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,299 - 15,075CAD/yr
microsoft-excel
18,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,254 - 13,356CAD/yr
planning-and-design
17,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,094 - 14,980CAD/yr
Compliance
15,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,635 - 13,965CAD/yr
Teamwork
14,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,532 - 86,062CAD/yr
health-care
14,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,185 - 18,096CAD/yr
Communication
12,976 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,734 - 14,133CAD/yr
clubs-organizations
12,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,031 - 14,459CAD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
12,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,776 - 14,213CAD/yr
support
12,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,072 - 15,947CAD/yr
environment
11,770 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,171 - 16,055CAD/yr
Microsoft Office
11,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,105 - 89,562CAD/yr
Python
11,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,486 - 15,995CAD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
11,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,418 - 13,431CAD/yr
testing-and-analysis
11,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,396 - 14,162CAD/yr
dating-personals
10,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,822 - 17,802CAD/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
10,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,420 - 13,408CAD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
10,782 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,048 - 14,738CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
10,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,102 - 92,254CAD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
10,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,932 - 14,642CAD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
10,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,315 - 14,018CAD/yr
laws-and-regulations
10,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,759 - 12,837CAD/yr
management
10,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,966 - 16,021CAD/yr
Problem Solving
10,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,575 - 95,710CAD/yr
knowledge
10,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,981 - 15,041CAD/yr
lift-and-shift
10,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,262 - 13,530CAD/yr
visual-art-design
9,873 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,192 - 15,221CAD/yr
product-development-and-design
9,739 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,297 - 15,388CAD/yr
Communication Skills
9,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,186 - 95,571CAD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
9,477 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,204 - 14,984CAD/yr
abstract
9,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,238 - 13,622CAD/yr
microsoft-outlook
8,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,194 - 12,745CAD/yr
health
8,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,486 - 16,258CAD/yr
development
8,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,099 - 14,985CAD/yr
trade-shows-events
8,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,199 - 15,302CAD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
8,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,901 - 15,979CAD/yr
cision
8,278 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,695 - 15,094CAD/yr
services
8,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,657 - 14,222CAD/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
8,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,459 - 15,618CAD/yr
hotels-accommodations
8,043 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,534 - 16,383CAD/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.