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 633,545 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
50,665 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,436 - 24,827CAD/yr
Compliance
49,751 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,525 - 21,604CAD/yr
Mentoring
29,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,105 - 20,094CAD/yr
AI
29,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,778 - 164,336CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,439 - 17,846CAD/yr
Time Management
23,925 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,552 - 26,537CAD/yr
Presentations
23,831 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
22,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
21,918 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
19,627 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,776 - 96,212CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
19,456 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,226 - 18,210CAD/yr
Diversity
19,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Communication
19,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,865 - 108,314CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
17,754 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
16,647 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
15,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,668CAD/yr
Job Posting
14,735 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
14,677 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
14,247 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.