Job prospects Software Development Project Manager in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Software developers and programmers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 7,430 people work in this occupation.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology