Job prospects Analyst, Information Technology (IT) near Sherbrooke (QC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants near Sherbrooke (QC). There were far 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 very good for Information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Estrie 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for computer services, which is growing steadily.

The rapid and numerous changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or stregthen the level of security for businesses, should benefit this occupation.

The growing use of artificial intelligence and its related challenges will also boost the demand for this occupational group. Moreover, the current popularity of data science or machine learning should also create new job opportunities.

The increase in online services, cloud computing, the development of mobile applications, the need to integrate various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity will continue to create new jobs.

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

• Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
• Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology