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 655,034 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
52,891 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
51,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,357 - 21,401CAD/yr
Mentoring
30,926 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,916 - 19,894CAD/yr
AI
30,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,728 - 158,842CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,306 - 17,700CAD/yr
Time Management
25,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,276 - 26,160CAD/yr
Presentations
24,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Professional Development
22,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,074 - 23,805CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,417 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,911 - 23,341CAD/yr
Diversity
20,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,320 - 37,762CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,218 - 18,224CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,230 - 17,440CAD/yr
Communication
18,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,201 - 108,727CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
18,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,235 - 25,819CAD/yr
Competencies
17,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,768 - 25,564CAD/yr
Audits
17,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,827 - 295,623CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,729 - 96,181CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,966 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,184 - 17,677CAD/yr
Project Management
16,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,647 - 24,609CAD/yr
Criminal Records
16,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Python
15,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,644 - 16,726CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Data Analytics
14,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,332 - 23,033CAD/yr
Abstract
14,470 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,408 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,706 - 52,975CAD/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.