Job prospects Computer Systems Analyst in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.
• Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

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