Author: Bethany Jones, Ted McDonald, Pablo Miah
Year: 2026
Category:
Education and Training,
Economy and Labour
New Brunswick relies on a strong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workforce to support its growing digital economy. This report looks at how ICT‑skilled workers enter the province’s labour market, where they find employment, and how their earnings change over time. Using data from the Canadian Census, the Labour Force Survey, and linked administrative records at DataNB, the study examines ICT graduates from New Brunswick’s public post‑secondary institutions as well as permanent residents with ICT skills.
The findings show that ICT workers in New Brunswick have very high employment rates, and the workforce has become more diverse in recent years. However, many ICT graduates and ICT‑skilled permanent residents eventually leave the province, possibly in pursuit of higher‑paying opportunities elsewhere in Canada. While earnings are similar across provinces one year after graduation or landing, income differences grow over time, especially for university graduates and permanent residents.
This study helps build a clearer picture of how ICT‑skilled individuals participate in New Brunswick’s labour market and highlights the importance of strategies that support long‑term retention.
