Information systems specialists in Calgary

The employment outlook will be Good for information systems specialists (NOC 21222) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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.
• Calgary is one of the fastest-growing tech talent markets in North America, accounting for 7% of Calgary’s overall workforce in 2025. In the region, tech employment has jumped 61% during the period of 2021 to 2024.

Here are some key facts about information systems specialists in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 13,660 people work in this occupation.
• Information systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%