ICT Labour Market Outlook 2017-2021 in Canada – Digital talent demand of around 216,000 by 2021

During the period 2011 to 2016, the Canadian digital economy experienced a steady labour growth of around 2.38%, compared to that of 1.17% for the rest of the economy. The overall digital labour force now amounts to around 1,389,000 professionals, and is re ective of the health of this economy and the expanding range of occupations in this space.

The competition and lead-time to sta critical positions, however, remain a challenge for many businesses in Canada and especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). ICTC’s (Labour Market Outlook 2017-2021) highlights an acute digital talent demand of around 216,000 by 2021. Addressing this challenge with particular focus on youth will be an important priority for the next number of years.

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at  The next talent wave: navigating the digital shift: outlook 2021