Job prospects Computer Programmer in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 good for Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Computer systems developers and programmers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 18%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology