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 704,144 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
58,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,836 - 24,356CAD/yr
Compliance
57,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,092 - 21,075CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,877 - 19,859CAD/yr
AI
34,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,326 - 141,726CAD/yr
Presentations
28,112 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,599 - 24,153CAD/yr
Time Management
27,774 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,513 - 24,138CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,932 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,223 - 17,584CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
26,034 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,263 - 46,219CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,828 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,647 - 23,370CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,403 - 22,661CAD/yr
Diversity
22,725 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,644 - 34,564CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,164 - 18,133CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,759 - 24,135CAD/yr
Competencies
19,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,160 - 24,768CAD/yr
Audits
19,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,175 - 267,233CAD/yr
Communication
18,767 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,336 - 109,282CAD/yr
Project Management
18,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,808 - 24,744CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,605 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,044 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,407 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,333 - 16,724CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,085 - 31,254CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,716 - 35,285CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,816 - 22,369CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,408 - 48,747CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,216 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,501 - 95,875CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,876 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.