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 617,738 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
49,378 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,651 - 25,115CAD/yr
Compliance
48,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,677 - 21,792CAD/yr
Mentoring
28,604 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,201 - 20,213CAD/yr
AI
28,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,908 - 169,807CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
25,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,439 - 17,846CAD/yr
Time Management
23,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,767 - 26,788CAD/yr
Presentations
23,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,714 - 25,562CAD/yr
Dentistry
21,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
21,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
21,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,507 - 24,318CAD/yr
Life Insurance
20,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,168 - 23,682CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,767 - 96,208CAD/yr
Communication
19,251 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,893 - 108,345CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
18,935 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,287 - 18,278CAD/yr
Diversity
18,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Vision Care
17,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
17,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,927 - 26,794CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,695 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Audits
16,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,525 - 326,448CAD/yr
Competencies
16,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,887 - 26,952CAD/yr
Project Management
15,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,964 - 24,972CAD/yr
Criminal Records
15,278 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Python
15,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,628 - 16,667CAD/yr
Quality Control
14,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
14,270 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Job Posting
14,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Abstract
14,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
13,800 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,018 - 39,371CAD/yr
Data Analytics
13,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,797 - 23,655CAD/yr
Customer Service
13,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,910 - 83,948CAD/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.