Job prospects IT (information Technology) Consultant near Ottawa (ON)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems analysts and consultants" near Ottawa (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants near Ottawa (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Information systems specialists in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 16,970 people work in this occupation.
  • Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 41%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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