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 710,238 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
59,465 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
58,842 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,493 - 20,045CAD/yr
Mentoring
35,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,854 - 19,631CAD/yr
AI
35,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,208 - 136,897CAD/yr
Presentations
29,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,420 - 22,690CAD/yr
Time Management
28,427 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,179 - 21,965CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,837 - 22,187CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,713 - 15,094CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
25,993 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,017 - 17,996CAD/yr
Diversity
23,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,348 - 33,698CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,052 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,394 - 22,230CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,753 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,873 - 24,006CAD/yr
Audits
20,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 258,173CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,006 - 23,437CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,842 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Communication
17,831 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,257 - 110,648CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,682 - 15,497CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,275 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,523 - 21,692CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,583 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.