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 668,086 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
53,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
53,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,617 - 21,705CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,633 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,187 - 20,231CAD/yr
AI
31,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,673 - 155,190CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,718 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,276 - 26,160CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,933 - 23,615CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,809 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,826 - 23,181CAD/yr
Diversity
20,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,773 - 37,084CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,815 - 18,915CAD/yr
Vision Care
19,224 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,170 - 17,358CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
19,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,113 - 25,789CAD/yr
Communication
18,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,409 - 109,050CAD/yr
Competencies
17,973 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,084 - 25,904CAD/yr
Audits
17,766 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Project Management
17,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,654 - 25,814CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,184 - 17,677CAD/yr
Criminal Records
17,136 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,043 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,861 - 96,347CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,563 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Python
15,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,656 - 16,870CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,226 - 22,884CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,665 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,677 - 16,349CAD/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.