Job prospects Software Development Programmer in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) 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 developers and programmers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 13%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology