Job prospects Web Developer in Nova Scotia
Job opportunities for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) are good in Nova Scotia over the next 3 years. These job prospects are also applicable to people working as a Web developer.
Note that the current 2019-2021 employment prospects were published in December 2019 based on information available at that time. We are working to update this information as soon as possible. In the meantime, visit the Canadian Online Job Posting Dashboard to find the latest data on the demand and work requirements for this occupation. You can also read our newly updated sectoral profiles to learn about recent developments for key economic sectors in your region.
Job opportunities in Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be good for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) in Nova Scotia for the 2019-2021 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 Web designers and developers in the Nova Scotia region:
- Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
- Web designers and developers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 59%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 71% of web designers and developers work all year, while 29% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
- 23% of web designers and developers are self-employed compared to an average of 9% for all occupations.
Breakdown by region
Explore job prospects in Nova Scotia by economic region.
| Location | Job prospects |
|---|---|
| Annapolis Valley Region | Good Good |
| Cape Breton Region | Good Good |
| Halifax Region | Fair Fair |
| North Shore Region | Good Good |
| Southern Region | Good Good |
Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology
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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
We expect that the labour supply and demand for Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) will be balanced in Canada over the next 10 years.
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