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 715,494 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
60,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
59,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,606 - 20,310CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,903 - 19,761CAD/yr
AI
35,975 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,204 - 136,549CAD/yr
Presentations
29,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,800 - 23,062CAD/yr
Time Management
28,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,235 - 23,740CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,837 - 22,187CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,835 - 16,836CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Diversity
23,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,348 - 33,698CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 17,810CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,087 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,559 - 22,468CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,676 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,873 - 24,006CAD/yr
Audits
20,429 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
19,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,972 - 23,391CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,169 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Communication
17,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,127 - 110,589CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,697 - 15,486CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,500 - 21,660CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,608 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.