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 705,517 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
58,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,763 - 25,344CAD/yr
Compliance
57,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,180 - 21,133CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,743 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,088 - 20,049CAD/yr
AI
34,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,273 - 139,097CAD/yr
Presentations
28,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,880 - 24,546CAD/yr
Time Management
27,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,656 - 24,364CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 17,713CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
26,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,376 - 45,185CAD/yr
Professional Development
26,007 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,514 - 23,158CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
25,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,218 - 22,275CAD/yr
Diversity
22,656 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,473 - 35,350CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,951 - 17,877CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
21,147 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,510 - 23,798CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,120 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
19,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,238 - 25,940CAD/yr
Audits
19,565 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,346 - 264,405CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,746 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Project Management
18,735 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,405 - 25,415CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,239 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,857 - 14,666CAD/yr
Communication
18,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,135 - 110,581CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,456 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,701 - 30,691CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,090 - 36,644CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
16,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,409 - 16,793CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,691 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,262 - 22,819CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,386 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,361 - 51,856CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,987 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,008 - 19,540CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,618 - 96,085CAD/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.