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 627,827 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
50,527 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,436 - 24,827CAD/yr
Compliance
49,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,525 - 21,604CAD/yr
Mentoring
29,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,105 - 20,094CAD/yr
AI
29,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,778 - 164,336CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,439 - 17,846CAD/yr
Time Management
23,797 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,552 - 26,537CAD/yr
Presentations
23,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,577 - 25,377CAD/yr
Dentistry
22,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
22,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
21,757 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,442 - 24,242CAD/yr
Life Insurance
21,477 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,041 - 23,482CAD/yr
Communication
19,343 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,929 - 108,392CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
19,324 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,281 - 18,301CAD/yr
Diversity
19,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
17,654 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,563 - 26,302CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,984 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,581 - 96,013CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Competencies
16,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,429 - 26,354CAD/yr
Audits
16,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,255 - 315,423CAD/yr
Project Management
16,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,849 - 24,846CAD/yr
Criminal Records
15,725 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
15,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Python
15,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,673CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
14,666 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Job Posting
14,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Abstract
14,354 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
14,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,018 - 39,371CAD/yr
Data Analytics
13,993 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,644 - 23,440CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
13,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,122 - 19,761CAD/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.