Job prospects Analyst, Business - Computer Systems in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• 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 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): 34%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology