Job prospects Analyst, Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Systems in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Database analysts and data administrators in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Steadily increasing adoption of data-driven analysis and related technologies by businesses should support demand for database analysts and data administrators, going forward.
• Candidates are typically expected to possess a combination of both technical skills (coding, cloud computing, working with artificial intelligence, etc.) and general business knowledge so that they are able to understand the significance of the information that databases contain and apply solutions accordingly. Industry-specific knowledge would also be considered valuable.
• These professionals are mainly concentrated in urban areas. As a result, smaller communities may experience difficulty attracting and retaining information systems analysts and consultants. The Fredericton region, in particular, has established itself as a hub for international and local investment in this field.

Here are some key facts about Database analysts and data administrators in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Database analysts and data administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%

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