Job prospects Computer Programmer in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Northwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Computer systems developers and programmers in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 40%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 24%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology