Job prospects Computer Programmer in the Montérégie Region

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Montérégie region:

• Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology