Job prospects Software Design Engineer near Edmonton (AB)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Software engineers and designers near Edmonton (AB). 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 software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 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.
• The Edmonton region offers a variety of opportunities to acquire the education and skills necessary for this occupation. 
• Employment opportunities for workers are good in the near-term, as the region's tech sector continues to attract significant venture capital investments. 

Here are some key facts about software engineers and designers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,880 people work in this occupation.
• Software engineers and designers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology