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 737,132 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
42,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,190 - 15,085CAD/yr
education-training
42,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,746 - 15,912CAD/yr
training-certification
37,474 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,821 - 15,855CAD/yr
policies-and-practices
29,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,131 - 14,734CAD/yr
workday
26,787 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,351 - 16,492CAD/yr
planning-and-design
24,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,309 - 15,137CAD/yr
Communication
20,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,708 - 97,426CAD/yr
microsoft-excel
19,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,209 - 13,325CAD/yr
Customer Service
19,812 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,584 - 77,414CAD/yr
Compliance
19,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,101 - 14,575CAD/yr
health-care
18,277 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,137 - 19,214CAD/yr
clubs-organizations
17,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,479 - 15,117CAD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
15,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,115 - 14,372CAD/yr
testing-and-analysis
15,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,371 - 13,946CAD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
14,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,642 - 15,470CAD/yr
visual-art-design
14,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,424 - 15,333CAD/yr
lift-and-shift
14,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,958 - 13,496CAD/yr
laws-and-regulations
14,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,154 - 13,221CAD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
13,749 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,303 - 16,383CAD/yr
Teamwork
13,527 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,041 - 86,982CAD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
13,108 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,761 - 14,254CAD/yr
Communication
12,924 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,734 - 14,133CAD/yr
Python
12,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,376 - 15,851CAD/yr
Microsoft Office
12,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,308 - 89,752CAD/yr
support
11,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,072 - 15,947CAD/yr
trade-shows-events
11,945 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,161 - 16,343CAD/yr
environment
11,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,171 - 16,055CAD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
11,472 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,518 - 15,500CAD/yr
artificial-intelligence
11,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,906 - 14,867CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
11,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,300 - 92,444CAD/yr
hotels-accommodations
10,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,436 - 16,049CAD/yr
state-local-municipal
10,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,780 - 14,854CAD/yr
mentoring
10,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,005 - 14,638CAD/yr
abstract
10,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,238 - 13,622CAD/yr
management
10,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,966 - 16,021CAD/yr
knowledge
10,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,981 - 15,041CAD/yr
Problem Solving
9,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,791 - 95,984CAD/yr
recruiting-career-management
9,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,579 - 15,255CAD/yr
microsoft-outlook
9,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,194 - 12,745CAD/yr
Communication Skills
9,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,146 - 95,265CAD/yr
time-management
9,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,151 - 14,385CAD/yr
cision
8,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,717 - 15,065CAD/yr
health
8,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,486 - 16,258CAD/yr
external-workforce
8,499 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,830 - 14,326CAD/yr
development
8,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,099 - 14,985CAD/yr
presentations
8,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,732 - 15,463CAD/yr
oral-and-maxillofacial
8,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,653 - 13,726CAD/yr
microsoft-azure
8,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,422 - 15,189CAD/yr
services
8,059 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,657 - 14,222CAD/yr
education
7,789 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,419 - 14,472CAD/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.