Job prospects Data Analyst - Informatics And Systems near Toronto (ON)

The prospect of finding work in this occupation was fair over the past few years (2019-2021). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

The City of Toronto has the largest technology cluster in Ontario. The Toronto economic region accounts for an above-average share of computer systems design firms. Recent business additions or expansions by major employers in these and related sectors bode well for employment prospects in the region. A few opportunities may also arise in the financial services sector, which has its hub in the City of Toronto.

Here are some key facts about Database analysts and data administrators in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 20,480 people work in this occupation.
• Database analysts and data administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology