Job prospects Lead Data Scientist in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Database analysts and data administrators 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 Data scientists (NOC 21211) 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.

• 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 Data scientists in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Data scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology