Job prospects Content Writer (technical) in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Authors and writers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Authors and writers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Technical writers (NOC 51112) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Technical writers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Technical writers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Authors and writers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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