Job outlooks for Web developers and programmers

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full stack developer (21234)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

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

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
    • Not many 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, driven by the continued expansion of e-commerce, digital marketing, and mobile technologies. These professionals design, build, and maintain websites and web applications for businesses, governments, and organizations in nearly every sector. While pre-designed templates and outsourcing have streamlined some tasks, the need for skilled developers with expertise in front-end and back-end programming, cloud integration, cybersecurity, and responsive design remains favourable. Individuals pursuing this career should focus on learning modern programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python), understanding user experience (UX) principles, and staying current with emerging web technologies. Remote work and freelance opportunities are common, making this a flexible and globally connected career path. 

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 69%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 78% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 22% 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 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 22% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 22% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 63%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 70% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 30% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 19% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 75% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 25% 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: 18% 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: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 39%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 61%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the North Shore region:

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

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Web developers and programmers are employed throughout the private and public sectors and are often self-employed.
    • The increasing presence of online commerce platforms that allow users to build websites themselves using pre-established templates will limit growth in demand for these professionals, going forward.  
    • Ongoing skills development is a requirement within this occupation as the rate of change and introduction of new technologies is more rapid compared to other occupations. Experience with website security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and certain types of social media may also be beneficial. 
    • In addition to sound technical knowledge, professionals with strong communication, soft skills and business knowledge may fare better in the labour market.

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 46%
      • Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 14%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 73% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 27% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 20% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 72% 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 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 19%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%

  • QuebecVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 7,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 57%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 70% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 30% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 16% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% 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: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 18%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 1,910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 79%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

    • Estrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Lanaudière Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 66%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Laval Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 10,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Montréal Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 10,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 2,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Outaouais Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 47%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 83%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

  • OntarioVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Various industries, but half employed in computer systems design and related services
    • Public administration, largely federal government departments
    • Finance and insurance, mainly banks

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • The need for business operations to have a website to market products and services will create employment
    • However, the pace of job growth may be affected by the availability of advanced software which is simplifying the steps in web development, as well as recent restructuring in the technology cluster globally

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • In addition to other formal education, understanding of programming languages such as Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
    • Although experience with front-end web development is more commonly required, knowledge of full stack development (front-end and back-end tasks) may be an asset in securing employment
    • Experience with project management approaches such as Agile is also often required

    What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

    • In general, Bridging Programs are also available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 11,450 people work in this occupation.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 59%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 71% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 28% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 21% of web developers and programmers 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 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 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 2,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

    • London Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the London region:

      • Approximately 830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 71%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Ottawa Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 1,830 people work in this occupation.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 35%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Toronto Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 6,450 people work in this occupation.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in Manitoba 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.
    • Demand for this occupation is related to Internet and mobile technology use as a channel for marketing and consuming products and services, as well as for online financial transactions.
    • Key trends for this occupation include advanced software and artificial intelligence (AI) applications that may dampen the demand for this occupation as it has made it easier for users to design, write and implement their own programs. 
    • The rate of change and new skills learning required for this occupation is more rapid compared to other occupations.
    • This occupation is not generally limited by geographic boundaries and remote work opportunities may be possible.

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 53%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 69% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 31% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 17% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 79% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 21% 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: 20% 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: 26% 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

    • North Region Undetermined

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

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%

  • SaskatchewanLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 56%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 8%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 59% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 41% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 22% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% 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: 20% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

  • AlbertaVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 64%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 68% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 32% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 27% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% 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: 15% 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 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 67%

    • Edmonton Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Edmonton 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Banking, insurance and property services are several of the sectors that are undergoing increased technological innovation and rapid digitalization that is expected to increase the need for skilled workers in data analysis, cybersecurity and digital client services. 

    The video game development industry remains volatile, with several major studios laying off staff or going out of business. 

    This may increase competition for other developer roles. 

    Growth in ecommerce and increasing digitization of retail is creating opportunities for more web development positions.

    Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 4,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 65%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 66% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 34% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 28% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

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

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 3,650 people work in this occupation.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

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

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 71%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 70%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

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

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

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

  • NunavutUndetermined

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

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