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Web Designers and Developers  (NOC 2175)
Northwest Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Web designers and developers research, design, develop and produce Internet and Intranet sites. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Internet site designer, Internet site developer, Intranet site designer, Web designer, Web developer, Web manager, Web site developer, Webmaster, e-business Web site developer, e-commerce Web site developer.

Web designers and developers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Consult with clients to develop and document Web site requirements
  • Prepare mock-ups and storyboards
  • Develop Web site architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
  • Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Web site
  • Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
  • Plan, design, write, modify, integrate and test Web-site related code
  • Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
  • May lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Web site graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
  • May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Greenstone, Keewatin, Longlac, Marathon

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Outlook & Prospects for Web Designers and Developers in Northwest Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Ontario.

Table on the employment potential for Web Designers and Developers in Northwest Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17
Kingston - Pembroke Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region Fair 2012-04-17
London Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17
Muskoka-Kawarthas Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17
Northeast Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17
Northwest Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17
Ottawa Region Fair 2012-04-17
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17
Toronto Region Fair 2012-04-17
Windsor-Sarnia Region <Not assigned> 2012-04-17

Additional Provincial Prospects

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Provincial / Territorial Labour Market News

Week of Jun 03 – Jun 07, 2013

Week of May 27 – May 31, 2013

Week of May 13 – May 17, 2013

Week of May 06 – May 10, 2013

Please consult the Northwest Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.