Job prospects Computer Programmer in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers 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 Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 Computer systems developers and programmers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 3,700 people work in this occupation.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology