Job prospects Network Support Technician in Prince Edward Island

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "network support technician" in Prince Edward Island or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Prince Edward Island

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be Moderate for computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) in Prince Edward Island 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.

Computer network and web technicians remain important across industries in the province, working in IT services, telecommunications, financial institutions, and government. The demand continues to be supported by remote work arrangements, cybersecurity needs, and faster network infrastructure. Local developments, such as investments in digital infrastructure and the province's push for stronger broadband connectivity, also support ongoing opportunities. Individuals entering this field should focus on hands-on experience with operating systems, network security, and cloud-based platforms, while recognizing that continuous learning is essential to keep pace with evolving technologies. Building skills in cybersecurity, automation, and troubleshooting will improve job prospects, especially as the Island expands its digital economy and supports businesses adapting to hybrid work models. 

Here are some key facts about computer network and web technicians in Prince Edward Island:

• Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
• Computer network and web technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 50%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
  • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 10%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%
• 82% of computer network and web technicians work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: 24% 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: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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