Technical writers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical writers (NOC 51112) in Nova Scotia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about technical writers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Technical writers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 40%Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 15%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 12%Universities (NAICS 6113): 11%Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 9% 63% of technical writers work all year, while 37% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.13% of technical writers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 36% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 64% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 10% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical writers (NOC 51112) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.Here are some key facts about technical writers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Technical writers mainly work in the following sectors: Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 16%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 16%Universities (NAICS 6113): 14%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 13% 88% of technical writers work all year, while 12% 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 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.11% of technical writers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 42% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 57% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 30% compared to 7% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Limited for technical writers (NOC 51112) in British Columbia 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about technical writers in British Columbia: Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Technical writers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 22%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 13%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 6%Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations67% of technical writers work all year, while 33% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.23% of technical writers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 33% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 67% 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: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 12% for all occupations