Computer systems developers and programmers in Calgary

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of 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.
• 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 computer systems developers and programmers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation.
• Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%