Job outlooks for Computer network technicians
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "computer network technician" was moved from the group Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) to the group Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220).
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computer network technician (22220)
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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 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.
Knowledge of operating systems and computer networks is required to work in this occupation. Employers look for applicants with interpersonal skills such as the ability to collaborate, work in a team and communicate effectively, as well as personal characteristics, such as thoroughness, attention to detail, analytical ability, and the ability to work under pressure, produce expected results, solve problems and keep their knowledge up to date.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 14%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 12%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 9%
- 83% of computer network technicians work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% 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: 74% compared to 30% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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.
Knowledge of operating systems and computer networks is required to work in this occupation. Employers look for applicants with interpersonal skills such as the ability to collaborate, work in a team and communicate effectively, as well as personal characteristics, such as thoroughness, attention to detail, analytical ability, and the ability to work under pressure, produce expected results, solve problems and keep their knowledge up to date.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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.
The demand for workers in this occupation is expected to remain positive over the forecast period, due to continued demand for support for employees in remote working arrangements; securing networks to accommodate remote workloads; and accommodating growing demand for faster network equipment, data access and automation. These technicians can be found in various industries, mostly in computer systems design and related services and telecommunications. They are also employed in financial institutions and in public administration, across all levels of government.
The widespread use of more complex and constantly evolving computer technology by businesses is a key factor driving demand for this occupation. Job prospects will be favourable for computer network technicians with five or more years of experience administering the operating system and software used by employers. This occupation requires continuous learning and development to keep up with the pace of emerging technologies.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 35%
- Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 14%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
- 81% of computer network technicians work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 24 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 28% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Nova Scotia 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 18%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 15%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
- 81% of computer network technicians work all year, while 19% 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 39 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 9% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 84% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 16% compared to 49% 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: 15% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Annapolis Valley 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Cape Breton 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 25%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 710 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the North Shore 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Southern 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Southern region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in New Brunswick 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.
Computer network technicians are found in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Demand for these positions will continue to increase over time, as the size and scope of computer networks continues to broaden.
Completion of a college or other program in computer science, network administration, web technology or a related field is usually required. Candidates must also be familiar with common operating systems, servers and networks. Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 23%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 13%
- Business support services (NAICS 5614): 7%
- Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 6%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
- 81% of computer network technicians work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 8% 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 13% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 62% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate 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 network technicians in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 37%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 9%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate 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 network technicians in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 21%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Quebec 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in Quebec:
- Approximately 19,600 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 25%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
- Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 95% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 72% of computer network technicians work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 87% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 13% 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: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 30%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Capitale-Nationale 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 2,460 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 12%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 1,160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 10,890 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 10,890 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Montérégie 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 3,480 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians 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%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 12%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 54%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for IT services. Several other sectors hire these workers, such as the information, finance and insurance industries, given the prevalence of computer equipment in various workplaces.
- The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of networks and the growing number of applications give this workforce a clear advantage.
- With telework, companies have invested in their IT infrastructure, and these professionals will be called upon to protect those investments. Teleworkers also need frequent support and more efficient networks to finish their workload. In addition, there is a need to ensure that data exchange is secure with the practice of working off-site.
- Increasingly, companies are using cloud computing, which will create new jobs.
- The systematization of the website creation process, along with maintaining and transforming existing sites into transactional websites (with the increased implementation of e-commerce) provide interesting prospects for this workforce.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 25%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Ontario 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- All major industries, but leading share employed in computer systems design services
- Telecommunications, mainly wireless carriers
- Financial institutions
- Public administration, largely federal government departments
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Technological changes occurring in many business operations, including in the automotive, finance and insurance, and health care sectors
- Remote work structures resulting from COVID-19 accelerated information technology (IT) transformation
- The level of job prospects, or the roles of these technicians may change as more businesses adopt cloud-based technologies which are usually available from offsite third-party providers
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- In addition to other formal education, additional certifications are available, including, A+ Technician, IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
- Experience working with operating systems such as Linux/UNIX or Windows, and knowledge of structured query language (SQL) databases and programming are common requirements
- Ability to work with traditional in-house servers, and in a cloud-based environment may be an asset in securing employment
- Knowledge of operating system virtualization should be beneficial
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- Computer network technicians may be required to work outside of regular working hours, including on weekends
- In general:
- Micro-credentials or short-term training courses and certification are being offered by post-secondary institutions to help job seekers upskill; courses may also be offered by industry stakeholders
- Bridging Programs are also available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in Ontario:
- Approximately 19,000 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 21%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 9%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 93% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 7% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 75% of computer network technicians work all year, while 25% 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 33 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 79% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 21% compared to 48% 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: 17% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 26% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 2,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 network technicians in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 14%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the London 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the London region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Northwest 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Ottawa 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 2,690 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 network technicians in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 21%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Toronto 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 10,550 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians 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%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 5%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Manitoba 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in Manitoba:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 14%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 6%
- 85% of computer network technicians work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 83% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 17% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 31% 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: 50% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 network technicians in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 34%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 30%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Winnipeg 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 1,370 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Saskatchewan 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 15%
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 14%
- Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 8%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 78% of computer network technicians work all year, while 22% 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 34 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 73% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 27% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 32% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Northern region:
- Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 23%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Alberta
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in Alberta:
- Approximately 6,000 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 20%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 5%
- 74% of computer network technicians work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 79% compared to 54% for all occupations
- Women: 21% compared to 46% 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: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Calgary 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
According to the Alberta Enterprise Corporation, there are over 2,800 tech companies in Alberta, a 203% increase since 2012. More than half of these businesses are based in Calgary. The proportion of companies with more than ten employees has grown rapidly, rising to 49% in 2021 from 38% in 2018. The Conference Board of Canada expects employment in Calgary's professional, scientific, and technical services sector, the sector where most people in this occupation work, will continue to grow through 2025.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 2,910 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians 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%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 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 Computer network technicians in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 25%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 33%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in British Columbia 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in British Columbia:
- Approximately 7,550 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 24%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 91% compared to 77% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 9% compared to 23% for all occupations
- 75% of computer network technicians work all year, while 25% 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 32 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 7% of computer network technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 20% compared to 48% 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: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Kootenay 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) 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.
Here are some key facts about Computer network technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 5,450 people work in this occupation.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 network technicians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 28%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 network technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 1,140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
Yukon Territory
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) in Northwest Territories for the 2022-2024 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 network technicians in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Computer network technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 32%
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 23%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 18%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 9%
- 89% of computer network technicians work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 68% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 32% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 7% for all occupations
Nunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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