Job prospects Computer Software Engineer near Saskatoon (SK)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Software engineers and designers" near Saskatoon (SK) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Software engineers and designers near Saskatoon (SK). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 engineers and designers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Software engineers and designers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Software engineers and designers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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