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 716,204 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
60,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
59,922 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,759 - 20,546CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,905 - 19,762CAD/yr
AI
36,014 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,211 - 136,219CAD/yr
Presentations
29,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,211 - 23,701CAD/yr
Time Management
28,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,235 - 23,740CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,230 - 22,794CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,266 - 17,638CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,050 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Diversity
23,596 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,068 - 34,852CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 17,810CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,103 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,559 - 22,468CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,711 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,518 - 25,016CAD/yr
Audits
20,448 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,198 - 257,294CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,314 - 23,922CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Communication
18,066 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,121 - 110,572CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,409 - 16,793CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,496 - 21,654CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,205 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,619 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.