Job prospects Information Technology (IT) Development Manager in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Computer and information systems managers" in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson–Okanagan 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Computer and information systems managers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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