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 699,306 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
57,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,836 - 24,356CAD/yr
Compliance
56,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,992 - 20,956CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,388 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,888 - 19,878CAD/yr
AI
34,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,339 - 142,482CAD/yr
Presentations
27,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,643 - 24,207CAD/yr
Time Management
27,482 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,845 - 24,564CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,092 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 17,713CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
26,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,263 - 46,219CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,784 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,647 - 23,370CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,403 - 22,661CAD/yr
Diversity
22,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,866 - 34,841CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,164 - 18,133CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,759 - 24,135CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,875 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
19,662 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,160 - 24,768CAD/yr
Audits
19,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,717 - 268,101CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Communication
18,580 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,446 - 109,453CAD/yr
Project Management
18,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,929 - 24,914CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,085 - 31,254CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,238 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
16,999 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,716 - 35,285CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,859 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,409 - 16,793CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,816 - 22,369CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,408 - 48,747CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,935 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,464 - 95,892CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,855 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.