Tech employment in Canada is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the remainder of 2022, according to CompTIA’s “State of the Tech Workforce Canada” report.
The report also found tech employment accounted for approximately 6.3% of the total Canadian workforce in 2021.
“The impressive rebound in employment is a clear sign of how essential technology is to every business and industry,” said Gordon Pelosse, senior VP for employer engagement at CompTIA. “Companies were quick to restaff and expand their technology teams as business conditions improved, adding talent in critical areas such as cybersecurity, data, technology services and tech support.”
Employer job postings for technology positions in 2021 increased by 59%, or 54,552 jobs, while job postings for all occupations increased by 50%.
“Employment options in technology are plentiful at all career levels, from advanced positions for individuals with experience under their belts to entry-level openings that offer good salaries and opportunities for advancement,” Pelosse said.
Among metropolitan areas, Toronto leads the way in terms of tech employment as a percentage of overall employment, at 10%, followed by Montreal, 8.3%; Vancouver, 7.8%; and Calgary, 6.4%. The concentration of tech workers in these areas is higher than the 6.3% national benchmark.
CompTIA projects tech jobs to grow by 1.5% in the second half of 2022. Toronto also leads in projected tech hiring; CompTIA estimates the province will add 5,756 tech jobs this year. Vancouver will gain 3,621 tech jobs, and Montreal will add 2,705.
CompTIA’s report provides an in-depth look at employment, economic impact, technology trends, salaries, hiring activity and more across the provinces and metropolitan areas of Canada. It draws upon several data sources, including Canadian government statistics (StatsCan), CompTIA and Lightcast (formerly EMSI Burning Glass).