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 669,913 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Health Care
54,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,427 - 24,985CAD/yr
Compliance
53,353 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,554 - 21,640CAD/yr
Mentoring
31,789 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,161 - 20,189CAD/yr
AI
31,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,673 - 155,190CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,779 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,257 - 17,605CAD/yr
Presentations
25,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 24,732CAD/yr
Time Management
25,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,365 - 25,246CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
23,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,715 - 48,904CAD/yr
Professional Development
23,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,969 - 23,726CAD/yr
Dentistry
23,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
22,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,826 - 23,181CAD/yr
Diversity
21,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,773 - 37,084CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
20,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,739 - 18,830CAD/yr
Vision Care
19,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,170 - 17,358CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
19,113 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,757 - 25,438CAD/yr
Communication
18,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,427 - 109,039CAD/yr
Competencies
18,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,151 - 25,962CAD/yr
Audits
17,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,781 - 293,762CAD/yr
Project Management
17,315 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,594 - 25,728CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,257 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,003CAD/yr
Criminal Records
17,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
16,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,580 - 14,350CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,608 - 95,922CAD/yr
Job Posting
15,938 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,808 - 35,484CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
15,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
15,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,211CAD/yr
Python
15,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,644 - 16,862CAD/yr
Data Analytics
15,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,226 - 22,884CAD/yr
Cover Letters
14,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,526 - 51,414CAD/yr
Abstract
14,673 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.