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 837,596 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
70,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,487 - 20,017CAD/yr
Health Care
69,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,897 - 24,080CAD/yr
AI
44,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,327 - 245,222CAD/yr
Mentoring
44,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,651 - 19,477CAD/yr
Presentations
35,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,429 - 21,501CAD/yr
Professional Development
33,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,141 - 20,056CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
33,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,156 - 38,185CAD/yr
Time Management
33,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 24,412CAD/yr
Dentistry
31,405 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,815 - 31,181CAD/yr
Life Insurance
31,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,394 - 22,853CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
29,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,566 - 15,949CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
28,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,976 - 20,129CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
27,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,001 - 17,843CAD/yr
Diversity
27,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,383 - 29,963CAD/yr
Vision Care
25,938 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,978 - 16,944CAD/yr
Competencies
25,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,746 - 24,801CAD/yr
Audits
25,270 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,201 - 470,858CAD/yr
Criminal Records
24,254 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,781 - 45,863CAD/yr
Quality Control
23,721 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,225 - 21,238CAD/yr
Project Management
22,718 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,385 - 22,507CAD/yr
Job Posting
22,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,568 - 22,647CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
22,285 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,615 - 36,171CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
21,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,734 - 15,914CAD/yr
Cover Letters
21,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,824 - 46,776CAD/yr
Data Analytics
21,417 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,746 - 21,773CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
20,082 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,189 - 18,803CAD/yr
Invoicing
19,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,464 - 27,814CAD/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.