Job outlooks for Computer and information systems managers

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director of technology management (20012)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

    The outlook in this occupation is mainly tied to prospects in the information technology industry. Since this is a managerial occupation that requires a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge, several years of experience are typically required. Managers in this field typically have backgrounds in business/commerce, computer science, software engineering, coding, and other related fields. Most positions are in the St. John's area.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 28%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 7%
    • 88% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 72% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • 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.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 350 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 35%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%
    • Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 35%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
    • 89% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 11% 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 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 71% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 11%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 7%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 94%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in New Brunswick 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • The growing emphasis on a knowledge-based economy and the widespread use of modern technology are key factors driving employment growth in this profession. Areas of expansion in the industry include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, smart grid, e-government or digital government, big data and the Internet of Things. 
    • Since this is a managerial position, several years of experience are typically required. 
    • Managers in this field typically have backgrounds in business/commerce, computer science, software engineering, coding and other related fields. Workers in this occupation will need to remain up to date with evolving technologies and programming languages in order to remain competitive in the labour force. 
    • Prospects are greater in the province's larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), where greater concentrations of these services already exist.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 35%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
    • 90% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 10% 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 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 26% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 and information systems managers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 20,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 44%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%
    • 86% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 14% 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 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 1,930 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 and information systems managers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 23%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
        • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 9%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Estrie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Lanaudière 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Laurentides 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 12,090 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Mauricie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 68%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 12,090 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Montérégie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 4,080 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 and information systems managers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 67%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 and information systems managers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Employed by all major sectors of the economy, but with the leading share in computer systems design and related services
    • Financial institutions, and public administration, mainly federal government departments

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Greater use of advanced computer technology by organizations 
    • Prevalence, growing concern, and rising costs of cybersecurity breaches
    • The growing use of cloud technology should also support job openings
    •  However, for some specializations, the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • In addition to formal education, employers tend to recruit individuals with several years of experience working in a particular information technology (IT) field
    • Familiarity with private or public cloud-based technologies may be an asset in securing employment.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 71,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 40%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 10%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
    • 88% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 7% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 73% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 27% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 4,240 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 6,980 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the London region:

      • Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Northwest 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 9,020 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 37%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 45,630 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Manitoba 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 an increasing reliance on technology in all sectors of the economy and the need for expert managers to oversee and implement IT infrastructure.
    • Key trends for this occupation include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), evolving cybersecurity, and the expansion of cloud computing.
    • Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg and Interlake regions.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 28%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 8%
      • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
    • 90% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several 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 and information systems managers in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 35%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 9%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • 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.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 34%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
    • 87% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 75% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 25% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several 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 and information systems managers in the Northern region:

      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several 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 and information systems managers in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 and information systems managers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 720 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 50%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 50%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 81%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 9,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 42%
    • 86% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 77% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 23% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 6,850 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 26%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Red Deer 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%

  • British ColumbiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    A growing tech sector, advancements in robotics and new innovation hubs, could create job opportunities. 

    Employment in this sector has fluctuated throughout 2025, as a tough investment climate and high interest on loans led some companies to reduce their workforce. 

    Employment opportunities are centered in the Lower Mainland-Southwest region, as many companies have headquarters offices in Metro Vancouver; Victoria and the Okanagan are also emerging as tech hubs. 

    Occupations that create automation systems include engineering, technology, and data science fields. 

    These roles are central to designing, building, and maintaining automated processes in industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and IT. 

    Some analytical duties of this occupation are likely to change with adoption of digital innovations, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently. 

    Examples include cloud computing to improve data management and analysis (for example forecasting, optimizing, natural language processing), and blockchain for transparent and secure digital transactions. 

    Some technology companies, particularly software engineering teams, are transforming to adapt to AI as a product feature and to replace staff as a central operational strategy.

    Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 17,450 people work in this occupation.
    • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 45%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%
    • 88% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 19%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 13,880 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 2,340 people work in this occupation.
      • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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