Web developers and programmers
Occupation · NOC 2021 21234 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 21234
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 586
- Median wage, Canada
- C$38.46 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,260
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About this occupation
Web developers and programmers use a variety of programming languages to design, create and modify websites. They analyze users' needs to implement content, graphics, performance, and website capacity. They may also integrate websites with other computer applications. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- electronic business (e-business) Web site developer
- Internet site developer
- Web developer
- Web manager
- Web programmer
- Web site developer
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Develop, write, modify, integrate and test Web site related code and web application interfaces
- Conduct tests and analyze data to monitor quality, security, user interface experiences and to identify areas for improvement
- Develop and implement procedures for ongoing web site revision
- Monitor and maintain Web site functionality
- May participate in Web site architecture and design in collaboration with designers or clients
- May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, computer programming, web development or software engineering or completion of a college program in computer science or related field is usually required.
- Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2024 | 295 |
| 2025 | 255 |
| 2026 | 36 |
- Fortinet Technologies (Canada) ULC14
- Abbeal11
- Conseillers en gestion et informatique CGI Inc.8
- Solutions Petal Inc.8
- ACENSI CONSULTANTS INC5
- Lincoin Technologies Inc5
- Guidewire Software Canada ULC4
- Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC4
- Banque Nationale - National Bank4
- Emparex International Holdings Inc4
- Jobeyze Limited4
- 15652022 CANADA INC.3
- Pathstreams Canada Inc.3
- 11855760 Canada Inc.3
- 2CREATIVE SOLUTIONS LTD.3
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$21.48 | C$38.46 | C$57.16 |
| Alberta | C$25.89 | C$40.23 | C$58.39 |
| British Columbia | C$20.00 | C$37.50 | C$65.00 |
| Manitoba | C$20.00 | C$31.25 | C$42.50 |
| New Brunswick | C$28.85 | C$35.00 | C$45.67 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$25.39 | C$35.65 | C$46.76 |
| Nova Scotia | C$22.56 | C$38.46 | C$63.70 |
| Ontario | C$21.63 | C$40.00 | C$56.41 |
| Quebec | C$21.48 | C$38.46 | C$50.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$24.93 | C$38.25 | C$56.69 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,260
- Vacancies advertised
- 1,367
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$36.94
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