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 896,471 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
75,782 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,211 - 19,686CAD/yr
Health Care
74,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,393 - 23,452CAD/yr
AI
47,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,317 - 223,974CAD/yr
Mentoring
47,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,597 - 19,409CAD/yr
Presentations
37,922 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,145 - 21,211CAD/yr
Professional Development
36,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,027 - 19,858CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
35,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,461 - 36,202CAD/yr
Time Management
35,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,018 - 26,140CAD/yr
Life Insurance
33,500 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,321 - 22,002CAD/yr
Dentistry
33,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,796 - 25,963CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
30,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,412 - 17,475CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
30,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,846 - 19,995CAD/yr
Diversity
29,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,960 - 28,249CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
29,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,805 - 17,668CAD/yr
Vision Care
27,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,902 - 16,845CAD/yr
Competencies
27,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,081 - 24,038CAD/yr
Audits
27,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,868 - 441,304CAD/yr
Criminal Records
25,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,924 - 44,933CAD/yr
Quality Control
25,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,761 - 20,606CAD/yr
Project Management
24,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,950 - 22,009CAD/yr
Job Posting
24,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,109 - 21,937CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
23,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,752 - 35,268CAD/yr
Cover Letters
23,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,700 - 44,201CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
23,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,736 - 15,990CAD/yr
Data Analytics
22,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,356 - 21,306CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
21,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,699 - 18,276CAD/yr
Invoicing
20,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,050 - 27,211CAD/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.