Job prospects User Support Technician near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for User support technicians near Vancouver (BC). 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 moderate for User support technicians (NOC 2282) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Many new workers will be required in this occupation.
• There are not expected to be enough graduates from education programs to satisfy demand for workers.

Here are some key facts about User support technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 12,620 people work in this occupation.
• User support technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology