Data scientists in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for data scientists (NOC 21211) in the Edmonton region 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 driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
• Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
• The Edmonton region offers a variety of opportunities to acquire the education and skills necessary for this occupation. 
• Employment opportunities for workers are good in the near-term, as the region’s tech sector continues to attract significant venture capital investments. 

Here are some key facts about data scientists in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
• Data scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%