Job outlooks for Business systems specialists
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Occupation
information systems technical specialist (21221)
Location
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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
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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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Prince Edward IslandGood
The employment outlook will be Good for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and data-driven decision-making. These professionals analyze, design, and optimize information systems to align with business goals, and are employed in IT consulting firms, financial institutions, healthcare, and all levels of government. The shift toward e-health technologies, cybersecurity, and AI integration continues to fuel growth in this field. While most opportunities are concentrated in urban centers, smaller communities may face challenges attracting and retaining talent. Individuals pursuing this career should focus on building strong analytical skills, learning multiple programming languages, and staying current with emerging technologies. Certifications in systems analysis, cloud platforms, or cybersecurity should enhance job prospects in this profession.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 36%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 24%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 10%
- 18% of business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 33% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 67% 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: 21% 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: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations
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Nova ScotiaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 27%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 7%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%
- 82% of business systems specialists work all year, while 18% 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 business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 53% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 47% 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: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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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 Good for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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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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New BrunswickModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
- Candidates with experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and data privacy, and strong communication skills will have enhanced job prospects.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 30%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 11%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
- 86% of business systems specialists work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 45% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 55% 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: 10% 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: 24% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 46% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 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 business systems specialists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 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 business systems specialists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 35%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 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 business systems specialists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
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QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in Quebec:
- Approximately 6,100 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 36%
- Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 16%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%
- 78% of business systems specialists work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 8% of business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 59% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 41% 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: 5% 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: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business 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): 25%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 36%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 44%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 21%
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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 Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- 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 business systems specialists in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 33%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 3,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 43%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 3,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 2,180 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 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 Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 54%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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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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OntarioLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in Ontario 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in Ontario:
- Approximately 18,200 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 30%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 20%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 5%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5%
- 79% of business systems specialists work all year, while 21% 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.
- 12% of business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 45% 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: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 46% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 30%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business 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): 15%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 35%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the London 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the London region:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 31%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
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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 Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 19%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Ottawa 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 business systems specialists in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 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 Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Toronto 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 12,510 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business 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): 27%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 8%
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ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in Manitoba:
- Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 34%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 19%
- 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): 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
- 88% of business systems specialists work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 6% of business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 47% 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: 9% 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: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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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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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 31%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
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SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- 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 business systems specialists in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 34%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
- Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 6%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
- 84% of business 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 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 7% of business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 44% 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: 14% 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: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 45% 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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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
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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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AlbertaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in Alberta 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in Alberta:
- Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 37%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- 77% of business systems specialists work all year, while 23% 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 business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 54% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 46% 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: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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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 Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Calgary 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 2,130 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 11%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 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 Limited for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- 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 business systems specialists in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
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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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British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several 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.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in British Columbia:
- Approximately 4,300 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 28%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
- 79% of business systems specialists work all year, while 21% 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.
- 13% of business systems specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 46% 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: 8% 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: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 49% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 3,290 people work in this occupation.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
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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 business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about business systems specialists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business 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): 19%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for business systems specialists (NOC 21221) 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.
- 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 business systems specialists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
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Yukon TerritoryUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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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.
Related links
Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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