Job outlooks for Information systems specialists
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Occupation
solutions architect - information technology (IT) (21222)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorGood
The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Workers may improve their prospects by remaining informed about new systems and technologies and be knowledgeable in multiple programming languages. Entry to the industry may be improved by completing a co-op or work placement during post-secondary studies.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 19%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 9%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- 87% of information systems specialists work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several 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 information systems specialists in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several 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 information systems specialists in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 56%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several 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 information systems specialists in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 56%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several 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 information systems specialists in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 57%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 38%
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Prince Edward IslandGood
The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The prospect for employment in this occupation is expected to be favorable as organizations modernize their operations through digital transformation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. These professionals analyze, test, and implement complex information systems, and are employed in IT consulting firms, financial institutions, healthcare, and government. The shift toward e-health, data privacy, and AI-driven platforms continues to expand opportunities in this field. While most roles are concentrated in urban centers, smaller communities may face challenges attracting and retaining talent. Individuals interested in this career should focus on learning multiple programming languages, gaining experience with enterprise systems, and staying current with emerging technologies.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 57%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
- 89% of information systems specialists work all year, while 11% 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 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 73% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 27% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% 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: 34% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 8% for all occupations
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Nova ScotiaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is expected to remain strong with continuing growth anticipated in the information technology (IT) field. A very large proportion of the employers are located in Halifax which has a diverse technology-based economy, while opportunities can be rare in smaller communities in the province.
The greatest demand will continue to be for employees with five or more years of experience, and with leading-edge skills particularly oriented towards business applications. The rapid evolution of the IT industry means that job prospects may depend heavily on specific skills. Remote hiring is common in the IT field, so jobseekers may benefit from including remote opportunities in their job search. While new graduates of modern co-op programs should have less difficulty breaking into the labour market than those from traditional programs, growing usage of artificial intelligence has softened the demand for workers in entry-level positions in general.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 4,100 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 37%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
- 81% of information systems specialists 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 70% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 30% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 34%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 25%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Southern region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
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New BrunswickGood
The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or may be self-employed.
- Due to the rise of remote work, candidates who have experience in overseeing virtual private networks (VPNs), and virtual communication channels will have enhanced job prospects. An increased focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity has also impacted the occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 38%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 5%
- 83% of information systems specialists work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 6% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a 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 information systems specialists in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 36%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 36%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a 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 information systems specialists in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 70%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 30%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 1,070 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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QuebecModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Quebec:
- Approximately 53,550 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 42%
- Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5%
- 81% of information systems specialists 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 11% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 26% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 36%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 24%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 44%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 8,090 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 61%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 2,640 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 33%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 40%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 21%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 50%
- 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): 6%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 3,250 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 19,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 19,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 10,390 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 40%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 21%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 3,460 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 62%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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 on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.
The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.
The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.
However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%
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OntarioModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Various industries, with the leading share employed in computer systems design services
- Finance and insurance, mainly banks
- Public administration, largely federal government departments
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- The extensive use of advanced digital tools across all industries
- The growing use of cloud technology should also support job openings
- However the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- In addition to other formal education, employers tend to seek candidates with an understanding of operating systems, and programming languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Experience with project management approaches such as Agile, and knowledge of the business requirements are also common in job postings
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- In general, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Ontario:
- Approximately 115,000 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 44%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 12%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
- 80% of information systems specialists work all year, while 20% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 17% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 71% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 6,640 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 8,390 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the London region:
- Approximately 3,790 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 25%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 15,910 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 43%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 19%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 74,730 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 2,210 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
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ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- While there are a growing number of tech startups and companies in the province, venture capital investment in the sector has decreased.
- Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Manitoba:
- Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 31%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 12%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
- 83% of information systems specialists work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 75% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 25% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists 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): 24%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists 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): 23%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 2,900 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 21%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
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SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 3,650 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 38%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 84% of information systems specialists work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 77% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 23% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Northern region:
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 1,210 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 36%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 25%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 5%
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AlbertaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Alberta:
- Approximately 23,050 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 46%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
- 80% of information systems specialists work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 15% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 74% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 26% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
- Calgary is one of the fastest-growing tech talent markets in North America, accounting for 7% of Calgary's overall workforce in 2025. In the region, tech employment has jumped 61% during the period of 2021 to 2024.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 13,660 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
- The Edmonton region offers a variety of opportunities to acquire the education and skills necessary for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities for workers are good in the near-term, as the region's tech sector continues to attract significant venture capital investments.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 8,320 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 10%
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British ColumbiaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.
A growing tech sector, advancements in robotics and new innovation hubs, could create job opportunities.
Employment in this sector has fluctuated throughout 2025, as a tough investment climate and high interest on loans led some companies to reduce their workforce.
Employment opportunities are centered in the Lower Mainland-Southwest region, as many companies have headquarters offices in Metro Vancouver; Victoria and the Okanagan are also emerging as tech hubs.
Occupations that create automation systems include engineering, technology, and data science fields.
These roles are central to designing, building, and maintaining automated processes in industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and IT.
Some analytical duties of this occupation are likely to change with adoption of digital innovations, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently.
Examples include cloud computing to improve data management and analysis (for example forecasting, optimizing, natural language processing), and blockchain for transparent and secure digital transactions.
Some technology companies, particularly software engineering teams, are transforming to adapt to AI as a product feature and to replace staff as a central operational strategy.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in British Columbia:
- Approximately 23,500 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 46%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 80% of information systems specialists work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 19% of information systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 73% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 27% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 34%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- 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 information systems specialists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 18,400 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 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 information systems specialists in the Nechako region:
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 information systems specialists in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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 information systems specialists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 20%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 3,280 people work in this occupation.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 50%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
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Yukon TerritoryGood
The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- The duties of this occupation may be impacted by the introduction of automation and digital transformation initiatives, such as generative artificial intelligence.
- Early career information systems analysts are expected to experience reduced job prospects near the end of the forecast period as automation and digital transformation initiatives become more widely adopted.
- The local labour market has a shortage of skilled workers to fill demand for this occupation.
- Remote work opportunities may be available for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in Yukon:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 64%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 8%
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 6%
- 79% of information systems specialists work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 63% compared to 49% for all occupations
- Women: 38% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
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Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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NunavutUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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