Job prospects Computer Programs Manager in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Computer and information systems managers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer and information systems managers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Computer and information systems managers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,720 people work in this occupation.
  • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Computer and information systems managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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