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 714,280 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
59,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,873 - 25,294CAD/yr
Compliance
59,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,654 - 20,196CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,136 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,060 - 19,843CAD/yr
AI
35,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,194 - 135,848CAD/yr
Presentations
29,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,675 - 23,033CAD/yr
Time Management
28,580 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,179 - 21,965CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,578 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,398 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,653 - 21,941CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,713 - 15,094CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,972 - 21,794CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,378 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,451 - 18,492CAD/yr
Diversity
23,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,767 - 34,094CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,297 - 22,050CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,873 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,241 - 25,486CAD/yr
Audits
20,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,457 - 252,052CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,749 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,778 - 24,285CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
18,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,490 - 36,244CAD/yr
Communication
17,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,662 - 111,415CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,407 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,682 - 15,497CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,398 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,012 - 22,204CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,105 - 53,581CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,984 - 19,528CAD/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.