Job prospects Systems Programmer in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Ottawa 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 Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Ottawa region:

• Approximately 6,900 people work in this occupation.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 54%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology