Job prospects Systems Programmer in the Outaouais Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Outaouais Region. 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 Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Outaouais region:

• Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 68%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology