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 692,593 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
57,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,836 - 24,356CAD/yr
Compliance
56,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,172 - 21,176CAD/yr
Mentoring
33,926 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,962 - 19,980CAD/yr
AI
33,634 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 144,435CAD/yr
Presentations
27,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,922 - 24,591CAD/yr
Time Management
27,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,664 - 24,362CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,605 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,284 - 17,656CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
25,591 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,263 - 46,219CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,647 - 23,370CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,579 - 22,948CAD/yr
Diversity
22,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,072 - 35,136CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,362 - 18,350CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,613 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,092 - 24,587CAD/yr
Competencies
19,316 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,328 - 24,996CAD/yr
Audits
19,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,267 - 271,812CAD/yr
Communication
18,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,336 - 109,282CAD/yr
Project Management
18,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,915 - 24,898CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
17,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,370 - 16,818CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Job Posting
16,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,494 - 31,893CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
16,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,716 - 35,285CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,925 - 22,508CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,481 - 95,842CAD/yr
Cover Letters
15,833 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,408 - 48,747CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,008 - 19,540CAD/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.