Job prospects PC (personal Computer) Application Developer in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) 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.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Software developers and programmers are employed in computer software, computer and video game development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
• Ongoing developments in artificial intelligence, e-commerce, mobile applications, and other technologies should support demand for software developers and programmers, going forward.

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

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 87%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology