Job prospects Software Testing Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems testing technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Information systems testing technicians (NOC 22222) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

• Occupations in the technology sector continue to see strong demand with a growing IT sector in British Columbia. Employment in these occupations grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic with a slight decline as employers adjusted to a post pandemic reality. Demand is centered in the Lower Mainland-Southwest region with a large number of technology firms having offices in Metro Vancouver.

Here are some key facts about Information systems testing technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,070 people work in this occupation.
• Information systems testing technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology