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 601,618 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Health Care
46,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,103 - 25,662CAD/yr
Compliance
45,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,082 - 22,274CAD/yr
Mentoring
26,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,476 - 20,541CAD/yr
AI
26,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,011 - 174,430CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
25,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,620 - 18,096CAD/yr
Time Management
21,973 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,756 - 28,004CAD/yr
Presentations
21,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,473 - 26,445CAD/yr
Communication
21,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,531 - 107,795CAD/yr
Dentistry
20,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
20,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,239 - 54,925CAD/yr
Professional Development
19,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,202 - 25,232CAD/yr
Life Insurance
19,703 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,577 - 24,307CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,621 - 95,979CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
17,711 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,537 - 18,520CAD/yr
Diversity
17,678 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,244 - 38,781CAD/yr
Vision Care
16,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,378 - 18,014CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
16,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,993 - 28,201CAD/yr
Audits
15,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,156 - 356,349CAD/yr
Competencies
15,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,582 - 27,794CAD/yr
Python
15,005 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,690 - 16,626CAD/yr
Project Management
14,822 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,452 - 25,618CAD/yr
Customer Service
14,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,696 - 83,591CAD/yr
Criminal Records
14,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Abstract
14,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Quality Control
13,925 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,489 - 14,318CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
13,458 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,838 - 16,400CAD/yr
Job Posting
13,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,051 - 35,762CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
12,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,189 - 40,886CAD/yr
Data Analytics
12,780 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,353 - 24,368CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
12,418 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,437 - 20,214CAD/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.