Job prospects Programmer Analyst in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Thompson–Okanagan 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Computer systems developers and programmers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 260 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): 49%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology