Web developers and programmers

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few 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.Demand for this occupation is related to Internet and mobile technology use as a channel for marketing and consuming products and services, as well as for online financial transactions.Key trends for this occupation include advanced software and artificial intelligence (AI) applications that may dampen the demand for this occupation as it has made it easier for users to design, write and implement their own programs. The rate of change and new skills learning required for this occupation is more rapid compared to other occupations.This occupation is not generally limited by geographic boundaries and remote work opportunities may be possible.Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in Manitoba: Approximately 800 people work in this occupation. Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 53%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations69% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.17% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Banking, insurance and property services are several of the sectors that are undergoing increased technological innovation and rapid digitalization that is expected to increase the need for skilled workers in data analysis, cybersecurity and digital client services.  The video game development industry remains volatile, with several major studios laying off staff or going out of business.  This may increase competition for other developer roles.  Growth in ecommerce and increasing digitization of retail is creating opportunities for more web development positions.Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in British Columbia: Approximately 4,850 people work in this occupation. Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 65%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations66% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.28% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for web developers and programmers (NOC 21234) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.Web developers and programmers are employed throughout the private and public sectors and are often self-employed.The increasing presence of online commerce platforms that allow users to build websites themselves using pre-established templates will limit growth in demand for these professionals, going forward.  Ongoing skills development is a requirement within this occupation as the rate of change and introduction of new technologies is more rapid compared to other occupations. Experience with website security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and certain types of social media may also be beneficial. In addition to sound technical knowledge, professionals with strong communication, soft skills and business knowledge may fare better in the labour market.Here are some key facts about web developers and programmers in New Brunswick: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Web developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 46%Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 14%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations73% of web developers and programmers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.20% of web developers and programmers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 72% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 7% for all occupations