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 760,030 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
64,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,535 - 19,976CAD/yr
Health Care
63,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,680 - 24,917CAD/yr
Mentoring
39,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,961 - 19,721CAD/yr
AI
39,615 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,221 - 174,841CAD/yr
Presentations
32,017 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,852 - 21,926CAD/yr
Time Management
30,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,595 - 21,227CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
30,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,750 - 40,537CAD/yr
Professional Development
30,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,880 - 20,972CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
28,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,603 - 14,982CAD/yr
Dentistry
28,583 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
28,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,984 - 22,602CAD/yr
Diversity
25,480 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,570 - 33,879CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
25,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,321 - 18,308CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
25,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,591 - 20,959CAD/yr
Vision Care
23,564 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,143 - 17,330CAD/yr
Competencies
22,975 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,404 - 25,664CAD/yr
Audits
22,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,519 - 331,471CAD/yr
Criminal Records
21,783 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Quality Control
21,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,114 - 22,538CAD/yr
Project Management
20,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,303 - 23,564CAD/yr
Job Posting
20,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,921 - 25,246CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
19,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,966 - 36,568CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
19,672 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,664 - 15,694CAD/yr
Data Analytics
19,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,817 - 21,850CAD/yr
Cover Letters
19,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,765 - 55,194CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
18,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,397 - 15,055CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
18,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,902 - 19,594CAD/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.