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 633,529 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
50,666 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,436 - 24,827CAD/yr
Compliance
49,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,525 - 21,604CAD/yr
Mentoring
29,418 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,105 - 20,094CAD/yr
AI
29,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,778 - 164,336CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,439 - 17,846CAD/yr
Time Management
23,924 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,552 - 26,537CAD/yr
Presentations
23,833 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,577 - 25,377CAD/yr
Dentistry
22,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
22,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
21,919 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,384 - 24,153CAD/yr
Life Insurance
21,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,041 - 23,482CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,778 - 96,217CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
19,458 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,226 - 18,210CAD/yr
Diversity
19,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Communication
19,097 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,890 - 108,355CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
17,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,563 - 26,302CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Competencies
16,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,429 - 26,354CAD/yr
Audits
16,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,255 - 315,423CAD/yr
Project Management
16,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,849 - 24,846CAD/yr
Criminal Records
15,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
15,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Python
15,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,668CAD/yr
Job Posting
14,736 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
14,678 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Abstract
14,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
14,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,018 - 39,371CAD/yr
Data Analytics
14,106 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,644 - 23,440CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
13,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,122 - 19,761CAD/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.