Job prospects Deskside Support Technician in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for User support technicians in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for User support technicians (NOC 22221) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• User support technicians are employed by information technology units in both the private and the public sector.
• Candidates are expected to be familiar with common computing and network equipment.
• Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
• Some on-the-job training is generally provided by employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and bilingualism will enhance job prospects.

Here are some key facts about User support technicians in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• User support technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology