Job prospects Computer Software Engineer in the Laval Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Software engineers and designers in the Laval 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 Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 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.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Software engineers and designers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 8,850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology