Job prospects Computerized Information Systems Manager near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer and information systems managers near Vancouver (BC). 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 moderate for Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Occupations in the technology sector continue to see strong demand with a growing IT sector in British Columbia. Employment in these occupations grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic with a slight decline as employers adjusted to a post pandemic reality. Demand is centered in the Lower Mainland-Southwest region with a large number of technology firms having offices in Metro Vancouver.

Here are some key facts about Computer and information systems managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 9,950 people work in this occupation.
• Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology