Labour market information (LMI) – key to the software engineering industry, with a focus on the Power Platform Developer role and Computer Software Engineer role.
LMI Analysis
- Specialized Power Platform roles are growing across industries like finance, healthcare, government, and consulting (auxilion.com).
- BC tech sector is expanding in Vancouver, Victoria, Okanagan (jobbank.gc.ca).
- Software engineers have a good outlook for 2024–2026. The following factors contributed to this outlook (jobbank.gc.ca):
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There is a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Job Postings
Microsoft Power Platform Developer Jobs
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MS Power Platform & SharePoint Online Developer
- Company: City of Surrey
- Location: Surrey, BC
- Responsibilities: Enhance digital services, deliver low‑code solutions, support Microsoft applications
- Compensation: CAD $43.77/hr
- Employer emphasis: Commitment to community and innovation
Learning from Informational Meeting
The type of growth you want in work will determine the type of company you go for.
Document achievements and advocate for compensation during performance reviews.
Build relationships across departments and understand leadership structures.
Key Facts & Figures
Rising interest in Microsoft Power Platform
Computer Software Engineer in British Columbia
- Quick stats: ~22,500 employed; 79% work year‑round; 7% self‑employed
- Top sectors: Computer systems design (51%), Information & cultural industries (16%), Retail (8%), Wholesale (6%)
- Source: jobbank.gc.ca
