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 550,241 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Health Care
40,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,174 - 26,038CAD/yr
Compliance
40,792 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,810 - 22,016CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
24,775 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,703 - 18,236CAD/yr
AI
23,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,772 - 109,419CAD/yr
Mentoring
23,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,860 - 19,907CAD/yr
Time Management
19,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,382 - 27,849CAD/yr
Communication
19,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,515 - 103,839CAD/yr
Presentations
18,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,238 - 26,084CAD/yr
Dentistry
17,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Professional Development
17,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,123 - 25,242CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
17,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,468 - 56,455CAD/yr
Life Insurance
17,319 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,368 - 25,543CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,788 - 94,853CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
15,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,403 - 18,021CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
15,749 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,094 - 19,121CAD/yr
Diversity
15,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,041 - 37,757CAD/yr
Python
14,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,735 - 16,628CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
14,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,535 - 30,192CAD/yr
Vision Care
14,173 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,579 - 17,829CAD/yr
Customer Service
13,962 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,268 - 81,282CAD/yr
Audits
13,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,322 - 205,197CAD/yr
Abstract
13,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,910 - 16,321CAD/yr
Project Management
13,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,750 - 24,989CAD/yr
Competencies
13,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,528 - 26,798CAD/yr
Criminal Records
12,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,615 - 45,477CAD/yr
Quality Control
12,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,545 - 14,422CAD/yr
Job Posting
11,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,041 - 37,429CAD/yr
Microsoft Outlook
11,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,799 - 12,561CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,705 - 16,013CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
11,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,556 - 40,657CAD/yr
Data Analytics
11,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,202 - 23,145CAD/yr
Teamwork
11,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,029 - 87,643CAD/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.