Job prospects Database Administrator (DBA) near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Database analysts and data administrators" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Database analysts and data administrators near Edmonton (AB). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Database analysts and data administrators in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 2,640 people work in this occupation.
  • Database analysts and data administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Database analysts and data administrators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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