Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) in Calgary

The employment outlook will be Limited for computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 26%