Job prospects Video Game Developer in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Software developers and programmers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 72%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology