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 741,619 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
61,772 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,627 - 25,020CAD/yr
Compliance
61,638 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,479 - 19,968CAD/yr
Mentoring
37,710 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,911 - 19,682CAD/yr
AI
37,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,370 - 130,693CAD/yr
Presentations
30,535 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,508 - 22,833CAD/yr
Time Management
29,600 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,909 - 21,665CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
28,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,620 - 42,631CAD/yr
Professional Development
28,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,451 - 21,706CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,670 - 15,079CAD/yr
Dentistry
27,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
27,052 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,965 - 21,777CAD/yr
Diversity
24,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,721 - 34,333CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
24,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,451 - 18,492CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
23,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,951 - 21,544CAD/yr
Vision Care
22,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,042 - 17,123CAD/yr
Competencies
21,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,970 - 25,225CAD/yr
Audits
21,460 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,236 - 241,957CAD/yr
Criminal Records
20,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,969 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,512 - 23,958CAD/yr
Quality Control
19,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,395 - 22,927CAD/yr
Job Posting
19,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
18,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 15,847CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
18,670 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,346 - 34,855CAD/yr
Data Analytics
18,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,685 - 21,805CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,975 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,105 - 53,581CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,943 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,620 - 15,428CAD/yr
Communication
17,528 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,690 - 111,460CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
17,254 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.