Job prospects Business Analyst - Computer Systems in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems analysts and consultants" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants 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 Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Business systems specialists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 36%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
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.
- Date modified: