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 670,009 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
54,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,427 - 24,985CAD/yr
Compliance
53,354 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,554 - 21,640CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,790 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,161 - 20,189CAD/yr
AI
31,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,673 - 155,190CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,365 - 25,246CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,715 - 48,904CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,676 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,969 - 23,726CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,826 - 23,181CAD/yr
Diversity
21,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,773 - 37,084CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,739 - 18,830CAD/yr
Vision Care
19,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,170 - 17,358CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
19,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,757 - 25,438CAD/yr
Communication
18,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,414 - 109,022CAD/yr
Competencies
18,028 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,151 - 25,962CAD/yr
Audits
17,828 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Project Management
17,315 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,594 - 25,728CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,283 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,003CAD/yr
Criminal Records
17,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,608 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,620 - 95,935CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Python
15,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,644 - 16,862CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,226 - 22,884CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,765 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,677 - 16,349CAD/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.