Job prospects Computer Programmer in the Lanaudière Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Lanaudière region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Computer systems developers and programmers in the Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
  • Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology