Despite mass layoffs across many technology companies over the past two years, most Canadian provinces saw strong employment growth in the sector in 2024. Just not B.C.

B.C. is one of three provinces that experienced a net job loss in its technology industry, with 249 fewer jobs in 2024 compared with 2023, according to a recent report published by CompTIA, a U.S.-based trade association for the IT industry, titled State of the Tech Workforce Canada .

In contrast, Ontario and Alberta had an employment gain of 17,837 and 6,083, respectively. Other provinces experienced job gains ranging from 31 to 1,565 jobs. Joining B.C. in the loss column were New Brunswick (-372 jobs) and Newfoundland and Labrador (-551 jobs).

“It’s disappointing that they lost jobs, but it’s not a big surprise,” sai

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