Job prospects Information Technology (IT) Security Analyst in the London Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems analysts and consultants" in the London Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants in the London Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220) in the London region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Cybersecurity specialists in the London region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Cybersecurity specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 27%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Information systems analysts and consultants across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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