Job prospects Analyst, Computer Simulations in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Information systems specialists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the constantly evolving demand for information technology (IT) services.

The rapid changes in IT equipment, whether to compensate for a lack of workers, increase productivity or strengthen the level of security for businesses, will benefit this occupation.

The expansion of online services, cloud computing, mobile application development, the integration of various electronic platforms (smartphones, computers, tablets, etc.) and the need for enhanced cybersecurity should also contribute to the creation of new positions.

However, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents could moderate the demand for this occupational group.

Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 44%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology