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 764,750 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
64,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,713 - 20,164CAD/yr
Health Care
64,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,535 - 24,747CAD/yr
AI
40,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,212 - 174,045CAD/yr
Mentoring
40,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,943 - 19,702CAD/yr
Presentations
32,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,852 - 21,926CAD/yr
Time Management
30,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,595 - 21,227CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
30,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,750 - 40,537CAD/yr
Professional Development
30,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,846 - 20,926CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
28,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,937 - 16,352CAD/yr
Dentistry
28,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
28,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,901 - 22,502CAD/yr
Diversity
25,661 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,214 - 33,440CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
25,535 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,213 - 18,181CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
25,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,541 - 20,906CAD/yr
Vision Care
23,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,143 - 17,330CAD/yr
Competencies
23,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,404 - 25,664CAD/yr
Audits
22,756 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,977 - 330,399CAD/yr
Criminal Records
21,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Quality Control
21,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,114 - 22,538CAD/yr
Project Management
20,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,217 - 23,455CAD/yr
Job Posting
20,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,921 - 25,246CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
19,967 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,966 - 36,568CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
19,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,664 - 15,694CAD/yr
Data Analytics
19,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,771 - 21,810CAD/yr
Cover Letters
19,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,765 - 55,194CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
18,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,347 - 14,967CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
18,265 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.