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 657,966 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
52,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
52,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,357 - 21,394CAD/yr
Mentoring
30,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,936 - 19,899CAD/yr
AI
30,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,728 - 158,842CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,315 - 17,698CAD/yr
Time Management
25,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,276 - 26,160CAD/yr
Presentations
24,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,421 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,134 - 23,896CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,472 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,912 - 23,275CAD/yr
Diversity
20,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,307 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,218 - 18,224CAD/yr
Communication
19,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,019 - 108,571CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,947 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,363 - 17,480CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
18,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,257 - 25,885CAD/yr
Competencies
17,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,878 - 25,639CAD/yr
Audits
17,401 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,829 - 295,593CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,682 - 96,134CAD/yr
Project Management
16,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,693 - 24,625CAD/yr
Criminal Records
16,721 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Python
15,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,676 - 16,714CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Data Analytics
14,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,297 - 22,989CAD/yr
Abstract
14,756 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,426 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.