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Computer Network Technician

Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation over the period of 2024-2033 at the national level.  Ontario's employment outlook from 2024-26 will be moderate, with  employment growth leading to a moderate number of both new positions and positions becoming available due to retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

With 19,100 people working in this occupation across the province,  employers are found across all major industries, but the leading share are employed in computer systems design services, along with telecommunications, and public administration, largely federal government departments.  The extensive use of advanced digital tools across all industries will continue to create job opportunities.  However the level of job prospects may be moderated, or the roles of these technicians may change as more businesses adopt cloud-based technologies which are usually available from offsite third-party providers. The pace of employment growth may also be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector.

Computer Programmer

In Canada,  labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation through 2033.   In Ontario, we can expect a good employment outlook through 2026, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions and 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.

The extensive use of advanced digital tools across all industries will continue to create job opportunities.   However, the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector. Although work can be found across various industries, the majority of employers are in computer systems design and related services, which include video game design and development. Employment is also found within finance and insurance, mainly banks, and public administration, largely federal government departments.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Canada expect this occupation to face a moderate risk of labour shortage through 2033. The employment outlook through 2026 in Ontario will be moderate.   Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions, while not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Employment for this occupation can be found across  various industries, but the leading share are employed in computer systems design services. Employment is also often in finance and insurance, mainly banks and public administration, largely federal government departments.

Database Designer

Labour demand and supply will be broadly in line for this occupation across the nation through 2033.   Ontario’s employment outlook through 2026 will be moderate, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of both new positions and positions to due to retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Digitization across all industries and the importance of data analysis for evidence-based decision-making will support employment opportunities.   However, the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector. Types of employers are across various industries, with the leading share employed in professional, scientific and technical services, mainly computer systems design and related services, followed by public administration, largely federal government departments, and finance and insurance companies, particularly banks.

Information Systems Analyst

In Canada, labour demand and supply are expected to be in line from 2024-33.   Ontario expects a very good outlook through 2026, with employment growth leading to several new positions and several positions becoming available due to retirements.

The extensive use of advanced digital tools across all industries and the growing use of cloud technology should support job openings.   However, the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector. With 114,000 people working in this occupation, employment is found within various industries, but the main sector is in computer systems design services. Employment can also be found in  finance and insurance, mainly banks, plus public administration, largerly federal government departments.

IT Manager

Canada's labour demand and supply are expected to be balanced through 2033.   From 2024-2026, Ontario expects a moderate employment outlook, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of both new positions and positions from retirements. 

Main trends affecting employment include a greater use of advanced computer technology by organizations and the prevalence, growing concern, and rising costs of cybersecurity breaches. The growing use of cloud technology should also support job openings.  However,  for some specializations,    the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector. This group can be employed by all major sectors of the economy, but most are employed in computer systems design and related services, plus financial institutions, and public administration, mainly federal government departments.

Systems Testing Technician

This occupation is expected to face a strong risk of labour surplus in Canada for the period 2024-2033.   In Ontario, the employment outlook will be moderate, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions, while not many positions will become available due to retirements.

The extensive use of advanced digital tools across all industries will continue to create job opportunities. However, the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector,  including the video game industry.   While employment can be found in various industries, most can be found in computer systems design and related services, which include video game design and development, along with finance and insurance companies.

Web Designer

In Canada, labour demand and labour supply are expected to be in line through 2033.  A    moderate employment outlook is expected in Ontario from 2024-2026, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

The need for business operations to have a website to market products and services will continue to create employment.    However, the availability of automated tools may moderate demand for web designers. Employment can be found in various industries, but nearly half are employed in computer systems design and related services. Self-employment also common, with 42% of workers in this occupation self-employed in Ontario, compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

Web Developer/Programmer

Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group over the 2024-2033 period at the national level.  The employment outcome in Ontario through 2026 for this occupation is expected to be limited, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions, but not many positions will become available due to retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The need for business operations to have a website to market products and services will  create employment. However, the pace of job growth may be affected by the availability of advanced software which is simplifying the steps in web development, as well as recent restructuring in the technology cluster globally.   Employers are across  various industries, but half are employed in computer systems design and related services, with other areas of employment found in public administration, largely federal government departments, and finance and insurance, mainly banks.