Job prospects Computer Programmer in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Halifax 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 Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology