2026 Is Not About Replacing Workers – It’s About Closing the Skills Gap

Need work? Here are Canada's most in-demand positions in 2026

As we turn the page to another year, many Canadians are starting a new chapter in their career journeys — or at least looking for work.If that's you, new data on which jobs Canadian employers are actively hiring for in 2026 just dropped, and it comes with salary figures attached.Randstad Canada released its annual ranking of the country's most in-demand positions on January 5, breaking down which roles are seeing the highest demand and what you …

Randstad Canada releases its annual ranking of the most in-demand jobs for 2026

Randstad Canada: Most in-demand jobs for 2026. MONTREAL — As artificial intelligence, new technologies, and labour market shifts accelerate faster than ever, Randstad Canada releases its annual ranking of the Top 15 Most In-Demand Jobs for 2026. This benchmark report is meant to help job seekers understand market trends and support organizations in planning their workforce needs. “This ranking confirms an underlying trend: technology does not re…

2026 Is Not About Replacing Workers – It’s About Closing the Skills Gap

As artificial intelligence continues to shape conversations about the future of work, concerns about widespread job displacement remain common. However, new research suggests a different and more pressing challenge is emerging: a growing skills gap. According to a forward-looking labour market analysis released by Randstad Canada on December 10, 2025, Canada is not heading toward a future where machines replace people. Instead, the success of di…