Job prospects Software Tester in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems testing technicians" in the Moncton–Richibucto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Information systems testing technicians in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Information systems testing technicians (NOC 22222) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Information systems testing technicians in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Information systems testing technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 25%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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