Job prospects Operating Systems Programmer near Kelowna (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Computer programmers and interactive media developers near Kelowna (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 systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

Here are some key facts about Computer systems developers and programmers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology