Job prospects Database Developer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Database analysts and data administrators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Database analysts and data administrators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 2,630 people work in this occupation.
• Database analysts and data administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology