Job prospects Web Programmer in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Calgary 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 moderate for Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of 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): 61%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology