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 715,946 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
60,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
59,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,759 - 20,546CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,905 - 19,762CAD/yr
AI
36,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,211 - 136,219CAD/yr
Presentations
29,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,211 - 23,701CAD/yr
Time Management
28,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,235 - 23,740CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,230 - 22,794CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,835 - 16,836CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Diversity
23,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,068 - 34,852CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,523 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 17,810CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,559 - 22,468CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,694 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,518 - 25,016CAD/yr
Audits
20,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,198 - 257,294CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,691 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,466 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,314 - 23,922CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Communication
18,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,122 - 110,584CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,697 - 15,486CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,496 - 21,654CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,616 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.