Job prospects Information Technology (IT) Security Consultant in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Cybersecurity specialists are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
• Increasing reliance on technology (including remote work) has led to more attempted network breaches on behalf of cyber criminals, leading to work for cybersecurity specialists in this area. Cloud and artificial intelligence security are also broadening the scope of work.
• It is important for cybersecurity specialists to maintain up-to-date knowledge on emerging systems, technologies and regulations.

Here are some key facts about Cybersecurity specialists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology