Job prospects Software Programmer in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Software developers and programmers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 87%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology