Job prospects Information Technology (IT) Director in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Computer and information systems managers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were far 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 and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Computer and information systems managers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology