Job prospects Computer Programmer in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• These workers can be found across a variety of industries as their services are useful to a variety of operations. They are primarily employed in computer systems design firms, as well as various levels of government, financial institutions and other large organizations.
• Ongoing developments in cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other technologies will continue to support demand for computer systems developers and programmers, going forward.
• Computer systems developers and programmers with experience and up-to-date skills in programming languages such as C++, UNIX, SQL, Java and Visual Basic will have the best employment prospects. In addition to sound technical knowledge, professionals with strong communication skills may fare better in the labour market. Those who are willing to accept temporary or contract-based assignments may have greater employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Computer systems developers and programmers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 85%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology