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 250,706 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
14,386 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,177 - 14,763CAD/yr
time-and-attendance
11,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,829 - 14,785CAD/yr
training-and-development
10,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,021 - 14,528CAD/yr
education-training
10,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,705 - 14,716CAD/yr
ecology-environment
10,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,935 - 14,492CAD/yr
training-certification
9,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,786 - 14,816CAD/yr
workday
8,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,076 - 15,807CAD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
7,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,668 - 13,395CAD/yr
policies-and-practices
7,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,318 - 14,794CAD/yr
Communication
6,891 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,389 - 97,676CAD/yr
Customer Service
6,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,305 - 77,415CAD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,368 - 13,610CAD/yr
planning-and-design
6,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,552 - 15,753CAD/yr
Compliance
5,250 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,660 - 13,840CAD/yr
health-care
4,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,102 - 18,175CAD/yr
Teamwork
4,699 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,325 - 85,679CAD/yr
clubs-organizations
4,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,002 - 14,290CAD/yr
Communication
4,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,299 - 13,441CAD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
4,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,639 - 14,189CAD/yr
support
4,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,615 - 13,830CAD/yr
testing-and-analysis
3,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,999 - 14,564CAD/yr
Microsoft Office
3,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
71,187 - 90,615CAD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
3,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,672 - 13,622CAD/yr
environment
3,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,373 - 13,899CAD/yr
dating-personals
3,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,114 - 17,079CAD/yr
Python
3,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,422 - 15,635CAD/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
3,714 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,745 - 13,743CAD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
3,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,063 - 15,020CAD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
3,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,063 - 15,020CAD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
3,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,711 - 14,524CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
3,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
71,243 - 90,949CAD/yr
visual-art-design
3,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,693 - 16,113CAD/yr
laws-and-regulations
3,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,107 - 13,060CAD/yr
product-development-and-design
3,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,615 - 15,989CAD/yr
lift-and-shift
3,528 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,181 - 13,486CAD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
3,470 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,436 - 15,157CAD/yr
knowledge
3,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,754 - 14,456CAD/yr
management
3,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,412 - 13,700CAD/yr
Problem Solving
3,247 job openings
Avg. salary range
71,036 - 97,217CAD/yr
abstract
3,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,354 - 14,900CAD/yr
Communication Skills
3,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
68,942 - 93,575CAD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
3,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,936 - 15,752CAD/yr
artificial-intelligence
2,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,249 - 15,484CAD/yr
microsoft-outlook
2,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,096 - 12,830CAD/yr
trade-shows-events
2,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,791 - 14,714CAD/yr
cision
2,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,289 - 16,218CAD/yr
health
2,860 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,271 - 15,458CAD/yr
development
2,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,857 - 14,400CAD/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
2,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,832 - 15,319CAD/yr
state-local-municipal
2,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,188 - 15,724CAD/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.