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 837,799 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
70,716 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,487 - 20,017CAD/yr
Health Care
69,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,897 - 24,080CAD/yr
AI
44,326 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,327 - 245,222CAD/yr
Mentoring
44,152 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,651 - 19,477CAD/yr
Presentations
35,489 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,429 - 21,501CAD/yr
Professional Development
33,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,141 - 20,056CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
33,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,156 - 38,185CAD/yr
Time Management
33,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 24,412CAD/yr
Dentistry
31,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,815 - 31,181CAD/yr
Life Insurance
31,296 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,394 - 22,853CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
29,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,566 - 15,949CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
28,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,976 - 20,129CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
27,958 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
25,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,978 - 16,944CAD/yr
Competencies
25,434 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,746 - 24,801CAD/yr
Audits
25,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,201 - 470,858CAD/yr
Criminal Records
24,256 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,781 - 45,863CAD/yr
Quality Control
23,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,225 - 21,238CAD/yr
Project Management
22,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,385 - 22,507CAD/yr
Job Posting
22,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,568 - 22,647CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
22,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,615 - 36,171CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
21,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,734 - 15,914CAD/yr
Cover Letters
21,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,824 - 46,776CAD/yr
Data Analytics
21,414 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,746 - 21,773CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
20,083 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,189 - 18,803CAD/yr
Invoicing
19,448 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.