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 597,887 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Health Care
46,574 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,103 - 25,662CAD/yr
Compliance
45,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,082 - 22,274CAD/yr
Mentoring
26,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,476 - 20,541CAD/yr
AI
26,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,011 - 174,430CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
25,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,678 - 18,168CAD/yr
Time Management
21,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,756 - 28,004CAD/yr
Presentations
21,470 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,473 - 26,445CAD/yr
Dentistry
20,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Communication
20,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,594 - 107,774CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
20,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,239 - 54,925CAD/yr
Professional Development
19,797 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,202 - 25,232CAD/yr
Life Insurance
19,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,577 - 24,307CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,643 - 96,036CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
17,706 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,537 - 18,520CAD/yr
Diversity
17,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,457 - 39,079CAD/yr
Vision Care
16,604 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,525 - 18,136CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
16,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,993 - 28,201CAD/yr
Audits
15,111 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,156 - 356,349CAD/yr
Competencies
15,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,582 - 27,794CAD/yr
Project Management
14,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,452 - 25,618CAD/yr
Python
14,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,682 - 16,683CAD/yr
Criminal Records
14,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Customer Service
13,958 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,716 - 83,671CAD/yr
Quality Control
13,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,489 - 14,318CAD/yr
Abstract
13,782 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
13,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,838 - 16,400CAD/yr
Job Posting
13,229 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,368 - 36,368CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
12,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,189 - 40,886CAD/yr
Data Analytics
12,775 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,353 - 24,368CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
12,404 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,437 - 20,214CAD/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.