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 612,370 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Health Care
47,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,920 - 25,433CAD/yr
Compliance
46,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,846 - 22,005CAD/yr
Mentoring
27,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,323 - 20,365CAD/yr
AI
27,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,948 - 171,500CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
25,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,612 - 18,123CAD/yr
Time Management
22,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,479 - 27,682CAD/yr
Presentations
22,315 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,196 - 26,131CAD/yr
Dentistry
20,973 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
20,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,239 - 54,925CAD/yr
Professional Development
20,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,071 - 25,065CAD/yr
Life Insurance
20,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,457 - 24,119CAD/yr
Communication
20,219 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,609 - 107,798CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,648 - 96,041CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
18,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,402 - 18,443CAD/yr
Diversity
18,132 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,457 - 39,079CAD/yr
Vision Care
17,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
16,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,684 - 27,808CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,429 - 18,048CAD/yr
Audits
15,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,837 - 340,722CAD/yr
Competencies
15,510 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,250 - 27,377CAD/yr
Project Management
15,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,187 - 25,276CAD/yr
Python
14,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,626 - 16,633CAD/yr
Criminal Records
14,592 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
14,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Abstract
14,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Customer Service
13,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,722 - 83,678CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
13,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,838 - 16,400CAD/yr
Job Posting
13,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,368 - 36,368CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
13,254 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,507 - 40,026CAD/yr
Data Analytics
13,138 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,079 - 24,017CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
12,777 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,437 - 20,214CAD/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.