Job prospects Computer Network Technician in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Computer network and web technicians in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Good for computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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.

Employment in this occupation is mainly based on the demand for IT services.

Sectors such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, cryptography, mobile application development, artificial intelligence and automation have had strong growth in recent years. The development of these sectors directlys affect the job outlook in this occupation.

After a period of strong growth, the IT sector is now going through a reorganization phase. This transition could slow down job growth temporarily. However, despite an uncertain economic context, companies will continue to invest in these technologies to remain competitive and improve efficiency. These investments should create new jobs, although the number could be limited by economic conditions. In addition, many companies have already upgraded their IT infrastructure, specifically to meet telework needs, which will sustain maintenance and technical support requirements.

However, artificial intelligence is changing the sector. It can carry out technical and repetitive tasks, such as solving simple problems, and it has already changed or replaced some of the duties that are carried out by professionals in this field. This trend should continue or even gain momentum in the coming years, which could curb overall job growth in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about computer network and web technicians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 540 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): 18%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology