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 710,910 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
59,482 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
58,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,493 - 20,045CAD/yr
Mentoring
35,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,854 - 19,631CAD/yr
AI
35,735 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,208 - 136,897CAD/yr
Presentations
29,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,420 - 22,690CAD/yr
Time Management
28,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,179 - 21,965CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,837 - 22,187CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,713 - 15,094CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,006 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,017 - 17,996CAD/yr
Diversity
23,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,348 - 33,698CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,394 - 22,230CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,873 - 24,006CAD/yr
Audits
20,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 258,173CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,679 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,153 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,006 - 23,437CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,927 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Communication
17,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,216 - 110,638CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,682 - 15,497CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,523 - 21,692CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,984 - 19,528CAD/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.