Job prospects Graphical User Interface (GUI) Designer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Here are some key facts about Software developers and programmers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 16,840 people work in this occupation.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology