Job prospects Data Analyst - Informatics And Systems in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Database analysts and data administrators" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Database analysts and data administrators in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Database analysts and data administrators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Database analysts and data administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Database analysts and data administrators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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