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 715,308 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
60,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
59,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,606 - 20,310CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,903 - 19,761CAD/yr
AI
35,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,204 - 136,549CAD/yr
Presentations
29,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,540 - 22,830CAD/yr
Time Management
28,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,235 - 23,740CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,837 - 22,187CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,835 - 16,836CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Diversity
23,565 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,348 - 33,698CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 17,810CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,559 - 22,468CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,873 - 24,006CAD/yr
Audits
20,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,198 - 257,294CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,972 - 23,391CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Communication
17,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,131 - 110,596CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,697 - 15,486CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,344 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,500 - 21,660CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,606 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.