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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems analysts and consultants" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems analysts and consultants 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • Employment in this field is closely tied to the steadily increasing demand for computer services.
  • As companies continue to adopt the use of advanced digital tools across various industries, growth is expected in this occupation. 
  • The demand for online services, cloud computing, and mobile app development is creating new job opportunities. Furthermore, the integration of various electronic platforms and the need for improved cybersecurity will continue to drive job growth.
  • The increasing use of artificial intelligence, along with its associated challenges, will raise the demand for professionals in this field.
  • Calgary is one of the fastest-growing tech talent markets in North America, accounting for 7% of Calgary's overall workforce in 2023. In the region, tech employment has jumped 78% during the period of 2018 to 2023.

Here are some key facts about Information systems specialists in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 12,660 people work in this occupation.
  • Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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