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 625,746 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
50,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,547 - 24,976CAD/yr
Compliance
49,050 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,635 - 21,737CAD/yr
Mentoring
29,046 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,117 - 20,107CAD/yr
AI
28,930 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 167,586CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,201 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,439 - 17,846CAD/yr
Time Management
23,626 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,767 - 26,788CAD/yr
Presentations
23,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,645 - 25,456CAD/yr
Dentistry
22,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
21,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
21,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,384 - 24,153CAD/yr
Life Insurance
21,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,041 - 23,482CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,767 - 96,208CAD/yr
Communication
19,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,893 - 108,345CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
19,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,226 - 18,210CAD/yr
Diversity
19,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Vision Care
17,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
17,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,927 - 26,794CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,860 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Competencies
16,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,887 - 26,952CAD/yr
Audits
16,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,373 - 319,765CAD/yr
Project Management
15,963 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,849 - 24,846CAD/yr
Criminal Records
15,477 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Python
15,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,619 - 16,644CAD/yr
Quality Control
15,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
14,465 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Job Posting
14,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Abstract
14,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
14,005 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,018 - 39,371CAD/yr
Data Analytics
13,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,706 - 23,522CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
13,441 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.