Information systems specialists in Côte-Nord

The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 40%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 21%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%