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 760,091 job listings - 2026
Top 27 Skills by Demand
Compliance
64,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,535 - 19,976CAD/yr
Health Care
63,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,601 - 24,819CAD/yr
Mentoring
39,775 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,950 - 19,707CAD/yr
AI
39,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,211 - 174,429CAD/yr
Presentations
32,020 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,852 - 21,926CAD/yr
Time Management
30,706 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,595 - 21,227CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
30,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,750 - 40,537CAD/yr
Professional Development
30,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,846 - 20,926CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
28,746 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,603 - 14,982CAD/yr
Dentistry
28,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
28,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,984 - 22,602CAD/yr
Diversity
25,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,214 - 33,440CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
25,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,213 - 18,181CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
25,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,591 - 20,959CAD/yr
Vision Care
23,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,143 - 17,330CAD/yr
Competencies
22,947 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,404 - 25,664CAD/yr
Audits
22,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,519 - 331,471CAD/yr
Criminal Records
21,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Quality Control
21,063 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,114 - 22,538CAD/yr
Project Management
20,824 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,217 - 23,455CAD/yr
Job Posting
20,238 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,921 - 25,246CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
19,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,966 - 36,568CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
19,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,664 - 15,694CAD/yr
Data Analytics
19,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,817 - 21,850CAD/yr
Cover Letters
19,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,765 - 55,194CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
18,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,347 - 14,967CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
18,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,902 - 19,594CAD/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.