Job prospects Video Game Developer in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Winnipeg 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 Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Software developers and programmers in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology