Job prospects Analyst, Information Technology (IT) in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.

• Information systems specialists are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or may be self-employed.
• Due to the rise of remote work, candidates who have experience in overseeing virtual private networks (VPNs), and virtual communication channels will have enhanced job prospects. An increased focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity has also impacted the occupation.

Here are some key facts about Information systems specialists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
• Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

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