Job prospects Software Tester near Kitchener (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems testing technicians" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems testing technicians near Kitchener (ON). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Information systems testing technicians (NOC 22222) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Here are some key facts about Information systems testing technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Information systems testing technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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