Job prospects Computer Network Technician near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Computer network technicians" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer network technicians near Saanich (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 Computer network and web technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Computer network and web technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Computer network technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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