Job prospects Computer Systems Development Coordinator in the Calgary Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Calgary 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 good for Information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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.

In 2023 there were more than 3,000 technologies companies in Alberta, many of them located in Calgary. The Alberta tech industry has grown and diversified greatly in recent years, and had developed into an ecosystem with strong digital, digital heath, life sciences, and artificial intelligence (AI) sub sectors. 

In addition, for the fifth consecutive year, the province experienced record-breaking venture capital investment in 2022, a trend that will likely continue. 

Finally, Alberta Innovates, Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) and regional partners have joined forces to launch Start Alberta, a pan-provincial scaleup and growth accelerator program, as part of a broader vision to strengthen Alberta’s innovation ecosystem.

Here are some key facts about Information systems specialists in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 12,660 people work in this occupation.
• Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology