Forecast: Employment in ICT Sector in Canada

The employment in the ICT sector in Canada is forecasted to grow steadily over the coming years. In 2023, actual employment stood at 1.7 billion hours. From 2024 to 2028, the sector is expected to witness continuous growth: 1.8 billion hours in 2024, 1.91 billion hours in 2025, 2.02 billion hours in 2026, 2.13 billion hours in 2027, and 2.24 billion hours in 2028. Year-on-year, this represents an average increase of about 6.6% annually.

Future trends to watch for include the impact of emerging technologies such as AI and automation on job creation, the evolving demand for tech skills, and the potential for remote work and hybrid models to reshape the ICT employment landscape. Addressing the talent gap through education and training will also be crucial to sustaining this growth.