Job prospects Computer Network Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer network technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 limited for Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Occupations in the technology sector continue to see strong demand with a growing IT sector in British Columbia. Employment in these occupations grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic with a slight decline as employers adjusted to a post pandemic reality. Demand is centered in the Lower Mainland-Southwest region with a large number of technology firms having offices in Metro Vancouver.

Here are some key facts about Computer network and web technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,280 people work in this occupation.
• Computer network and web technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology