Job prospects Software Tester in the Ottawa Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Information systems testing technicians" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Information systems testing technicians in the Ottawa 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Information systems testing technicians (NOC 22222) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several 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 Ottawa region:
- Approximately 840 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): 47%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
- Date modified: