Job prospects Computer Network Technician in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Computer network technicians in the Calgary 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
• Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
• Calgary is one of the fastest-growing tech talent markets in North America, accounting for 7% of Calgary's overall workforce in 2025. In the region, tech employment has jumped 61% during the period of 2021 to 2024.

Here are some key facts about computer network and web technicians in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,870 people work in this occupation.
• Computer network and web technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology