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 668,109 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
53,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
53,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,548 - 21,638CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,628 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,187 - 20,231CAD/yr
AI
31,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,673 - 155,190CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,782 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,715 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,365 - 25,246CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,715 - 48,904CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,933 - 23,615CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,826 - 23,181CAD/yr
Diversity
20,932 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,773 - 37,084CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,650 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,815 - 18,915CAD/yr
Vision Care
19,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,170 - 17,358CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
19,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,757 - 25,438CAD/yr
Communication
18,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,415 - 109,039CAD/yr
Competencies
17,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,084 - 25,904CAD/yr
Audits
17,762 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,003CAD/yr
Project Management
17,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,654 - 25,814CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,875 - 96,379CAD/yr
Criminal Records
17,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,563 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Python
15,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,656 - 16,870CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,148 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,226 - 22,884CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,664 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.