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 741,723 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
61,777 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,627 - 25,020CAD/yr
Compliance
61,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,479 - 19,968CAD/yr
Mentoring
37,716 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,911 - 19,682CAD/yr
AI
37,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,370 - 130,693CAD/yr
Presentations
30,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,508 - 22,833CAD/yr
Time Management
29,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,909 - 21,665CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
28,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,620 - 42,631CAD/yr
Professional Development
28,527 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,451 - 21,706CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,670 - 15,079CAD/yr
Dentistry
27,472 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
27,057 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,965 - 21,777CAD/yr
Diversity
24,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,721 - 34,333CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
24,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,451 - 18,492CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
23,434 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,951 - 21,544CAD/yr
Vision Care
22,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,042 - 17,123CAD/yr
Competencies
21,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,970 - 25,225CAD/yr
Audits
21,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,236 - 241,957CAD/yr
Criminal Records
20,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,975 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,512 - 23,958CAD/yr
Quality Control
19,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,395 - 22,927CAD/yr
Job Posting
19,059 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
18,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 15,847CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
18,670 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,346 - 34,855CAD/yr
Data Analytics
18,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,685 - 21,805CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,105 - 53,581CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,945 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,620 - 15,428CAD/yr
Communication
17,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,684 - 111,450CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
17,261 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.