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 667,924 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
53,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,336 - 24,725CAD/yr
Compliance
53,061 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,548 - 21,638CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,187 - 20,231CAD/yr
AI
31,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,673 - 155,190CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,776 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,365 - 25,246CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,715 - 48,904CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,512 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
20,926 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,773 - 37,084CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,646 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
19,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,757 - 25,438CAD/yr
Communication
18,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,405 - 109,029CAD/yr
Competencies
17,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,084 - 25,904CAD/yr
Audits
17,759 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Project Management
17,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,654 - 25,814CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,003CAD/yr
Criminal Records
17,132 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,848 - 96,323CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,482 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,701 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Python
15,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,656 - 16,870CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,226 - 22,884CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,660 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.