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 698,776 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
57,737 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,763 - 25,344CAD/yr
Compliance
56,999 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,187 - 21,155CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,105 - 20,097CAD/yr
AI
34,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,310 - 140,962CAD/yr
Presentations
27,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,944 - 24,613CAD/yr
Time Management
27,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,845 - 24,564CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 17,713CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
26,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,376 - 45,185CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,769 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,535 - 23,198CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,392 - 22,567CAD/yr
Diversity
22,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,702 - 35,658CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,050 - 18,027CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,875 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,568 - 23,863CAD/yr
Competencies
19,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,238 - 25,940CAD/yr
Audits
19,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,376 - 267,355CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Project Management
18,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,405 - 25,415CAD/yr
Communication
18,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,145 - 110,595CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,701 - 30,691CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,045 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,090 - 36,644CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,409 - 16,793CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,332 - 22,909CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,361 - 51,856CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,604 - 96,064CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,850 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,008 - 19,540CAD/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.