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 633,456 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
50,656 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,436 - 24,827CAD/yr
Compliance
49,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,525 - 21,604CAD/yr
Mentoring
29,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,105 - 20,094CAD/yr
AI
29,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,778 - 164,336CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,343 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,439 - 17,846CAD/yr
Time Management
23,923 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,552 - 26,537CAD/yr
Presentations
23,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,577 - 25,377CAD/yr
Dentistry
22,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
22,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,087 - 51,137CAD/yr
Professional Development
21,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,442 - 24,242CAD/yr
Life Insurance
21,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,041 - 23,482CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,749 - 96,177CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
19,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,281 - 18,301CAD/yr
Diversity
19,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,045CAD/yr
Communication
19,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,937 - 108,402CAD/yr
Vision Care
18,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,471CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
17,742 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,563 - 26,302CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,192 - 17,657CAD/yr
Competencies
16,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,429 - 26,354CAD/yr
Audits
16,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,255 - 315,423CAD/yr
Project Management
16,132 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,849 - 24,846CAD/yr
Criminal Records
15,790 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,644 - 43,035CAD/yr
Quality Control
15,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Python
15,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,673CAD/yr
Job Posting
14,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
14,673 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Abstract
14,388 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 16,091CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
14,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,018 - 39,371CAD/yr
Data Analytics
14,103 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,644 - 23,440CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
13,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,122 - 19,761CAD/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.