Job prospects Information Technology (IT) Director in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Computer and information systems managers" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer and information systems managers in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 and information systems managers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 2,580 people work in this occupation.
  • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Computer and information systems managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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