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 714,313 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
60,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
59,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,606 - 20,310CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,057 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,903 - 19,761CAD/yr
AI
35,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,204 - 136,549CAD/yr
Presentations
29,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,540 - 22,830CAD/yr
Time Management
28,783 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,235 - 23,740CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,837 - 22,187CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,835 - 16,836CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Diversity
23,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,348 - 33,698CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,435 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 17,810CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,559 - 22,468CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,873 - 24,006CAD/yr
Audits
20,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,198 - 257,294CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,972 - 23,391CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Communication
17,963 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,131 - 110,598CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,697 - 15,486CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,500 - 21,660CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,605 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,984 - 19,528CAD/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.