Job prospects Computer Network Technician near Prince George (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Computer network technicians" near Prince George (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer network technicians near Prince George (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Computer network and web technicians in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Computer network and web technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Computer network technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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