Job prospects Operating Systems Programmer near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer programmers and interactive media developers near Halifax (NS). 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 good for Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Halifax 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 Computer systems developers and programmers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology