Job prospects Information Technology (IT) Support Technician in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for User support technicians in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for User support technicians (NOC 22221) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 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.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• User support technicians are employed by information technology units in both the private and the public sector.
• Candidates are expected to be familiar with common computing and network equipment.
• Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
• Some on-the-job training is generally provided by employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and bilingualism will enhance job prospects.

Here are some key facts about User support technicians in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• User support technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 28%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology