Job prospects Computer Network Technician in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Computer network technicians in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 network and web technicians in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
• Computer network and web technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology