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 549,930 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Health Care
40,869 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
24,773 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,703 - 18,236CAD/yr
AI
23,886 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
19,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,382 - 27,849CAD/yr
Communication
19,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,499 - 103,817CAD/yr
Presentations
18,812 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
17,648 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,123 - 25,242CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
17,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,468 - 56,455CAD/yr
Life Insurance
17,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,368 - 25,543CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,633 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,767 - 94,801CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
15,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,403 - 18,021CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
15,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,094 - 19,121CAD/yr
Diversity
15,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,041 - 37,757CAD/yr
Python
14,589 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
14,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,579 - 17,829CAD/yr
Customer Service
13,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,268 - 81,282CAD/yr
Audits
13,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,322 - 205,197CAD/yr
Abstract
13,394 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
11,919 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,041 - 37,429CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,705 - 16,013CAD/yr
Microsoft Outlook
11,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,799 - 12,561CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
11,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,556 - 40,657CAD/yr
Teamwork
11,285 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,008 - 87,618CAD/yr
Data Analytics
11,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,202 - 23,145CAD/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.