Job prospects Systems Engineer - Software in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Software engineers and designers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Software engineers and designers are employed in consulting and research and development work, as well as within information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. A steadily increasing reliance on computer-based technologies should support demand for software engineers and designers, going forward.
• Ideal candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of operating systems, programming languages and computer technologies. Some employers may require experience with cloud-based software and artificial intelligence.
• These professionals are mainly concentrated in urban areas. The Fredericton region, in particular, has established itself as a hub for international and local investment in computer technologies.

Here are some key facts about Software engineers and designers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Software engineers and designers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 75%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology