Job prospects Functional Consultant - Information Systems near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems analysts and consultants" near Toronto (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants near Toronto (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Business systems specialists in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 11,320 people work in this occupation.
  • Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 31%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Information systems analysts and consultants across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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