Job prospects Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Information systems analysts and consultants in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Business systems specialists (NOC 21221) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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.

• Business systems specialists are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
• Candidates with experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and data privacy, and strong communication skills will have enhanced job prospects.

Here are some key facts about Business systems specialists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Business systems specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 37%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology