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 569,600 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Health Care
43,827 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,627 - 25,323CAD/yr
Compliance
42,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,670 - 21,811CAD/yr
Mentoring
25,316 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,629 - 19,574CAD/yr
AI
25,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,598 - 102,921CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
24,833 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,742 - 18,280CAD/yr
Time Management
20,715 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,085 - 27,530CAD/yr
Communication
20,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,408 - 103,938CAD/yr
Presentations
20,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,669 - 25,397CAD/yr
Dentistry
19,213 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
18,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,239 - 54,925CAD/yr
Professional Development
18,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,690 - 24,639CAD/yr
Life Insurance
18,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,010 - 25,029CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,767 - 94,695CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
16,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,942 - 18,925CAD/yr
Diversity
16,635 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,730 - 37,400CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
15,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,473 - 18,098CAD/yr
Vision Care
15,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,579 - 17,829CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
15,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,871 - 29,340CAD/yr
Customer Service
14,672 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,093 - 80,851CAD/yr
Python
14,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,714 - 16,688CAD/yr
Audits
14,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,018 - 197,104CAD/yr
Competencies
14,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,964 - 26,197CAD/yr
Project Management
13,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,371 - 24,453CAD/yr
Abstract
13,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,910 - 16,321CAD/yr
Criminal Records
13,278 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,591 - 44,177CAD/yr
Quality Control
13,088 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,489 - 14,318CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
12,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,705 - 16,013CAD/yr
Job Posting
12,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,051 - 35,762CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
12,056 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,556 - 40,657CAD/yr
Teamwork
12,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,739 - 87,104CAD/yr
Data Analytics
12,011 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,790 - 22,652CAD/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.