NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers

The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

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.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 35%

Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%

Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%

89% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 71% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The growing emphasis on a knowledge-based economy and the widespread use of modern technology are key factors driving employment growth in this profession. Areas of expansion in the industry include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, smart grid, e-government or digital government, big data and the Internet of Things.

Since this is a managerial position, several years of experience are typically required.

Managers in this field typically have backgrounds in business/commerce, computer science, software engineering, coding and other related fields. Workers in this occupation will need to remain up to date with evolving technologies and programming languages in order to remain competitive in the labour force.

Prospects are greater in the province’s larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), where greater concentrations of these services already exist.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in New Brunswick:

Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 35%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

90% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 26% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 30% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.

A growing tech sector, advancements in robotics and new innovation hubs, could create job opportunities.

Employment in this sector has fluctuated throughout 2025, as a tough investment climate and high interest on loans led some companies to reduce their workforce.

Employment opportunities are centered in the Lower Mainland-Southwest region, as many companies have headquarters offices in Metro Vancouver; Victoria and the Okanagan are also emerging as tech hubs.

Occupations that create automation systems include engineering, technology, and data science fields.

These roles are central to designing, building, and maintaining automated processes in industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and IT.

Some analytical duties of this occupation are likely to change with adoption of digital innovations, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently.

Examples include cloud computing to improve data management and analysis (for example forecasting, optimizing, natural language processing), and blockchain for transparent and secure digital transactions.

Some technology companies, particularly software engineering teams, are transforming to adapt to AI as a product feature and to replace staff as a central operational strategy.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in British Columbia:

Approximately 17,450 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 45%

Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%

88% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

9% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.

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.

The outlook in this occupation is mainly tied to prospects in the information technology industry. Since this is a managerial occupation that requires a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge, several years of experience are typically required. Managers in this field typically have backgrounds in business/commerce, computer science, software engineering, coding, and other related fields. Most positions are in the St. John's area.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 28%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%

Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%

Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 7%

88% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 72% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Prince Edward Island 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.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 350 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 35%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%

Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%

Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Manitoba 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 an increasing reliance on technology in all sectors of the economy and the need for expert managers to oversee and implement IT infrastructure.

Key trends for this occupation include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), evolving cybersecurity, and the expansion of cloud computing.

Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg and Interlake regions.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Manitoba:

Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 28%

Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 8%

Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%

90% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Saskatchewan 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 34%

Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 7%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%

87% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

8% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 75% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 25% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Alberta:

Approximately 9,300 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 42%

86% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

9% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 77% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 23% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Quebec:

Approximately 20,050 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 44%

Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%

Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%

86% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

8% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Limited for computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

Employed by all major sectors of the economy, but with the leading share in computer systems design and related services

Financial institutions, and public administration, mainly federal government departments

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

Greater use of advanced computer technology by organizations

Prevalence, growing concern, and rising costs of cybersecurity breaches

The growing use of cloud technology should also support job openings

However, for some specializations, the pace of job growth may be affected by recent restructuring in the technology sector

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

In addition to formal education, employers tend to recruit individuals with several years of experience working in a particular information technology (IT) field

Familiarity with private or public cloud-based technologies may be an asset in securing employment.

Here are some key facts about computer and information systems managers in Ontario:

Approximately 71,350 people work in this occupation.

Computer and information systems managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 40%

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 10%

Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

88% of computer and information systems managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

7% of computer and information systems managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 73% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 27% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 13% for all occupations

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.