Job prospects Consultant, Data Processing in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems analysts and consultants" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Information systems specialists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 22%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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