20012 - Computer and Information Systems Managers
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
0 - Management occupations.
Major Group
20 - Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science, and information systems.
Sub-major Group
200 - Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science, and information systems.
Minor Group
2001 - Managers in engineering, architecture, science, and information systems.
Main Duties
Computer and Information Systems Managers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Direct IT and electronic data-processing departments
- Establish technical policies and system-development procedures
- Consult with clients on system requirements and budgets
- Lead software, network, and infrastructure teams
- Control departmental or project budgets
- Recruit and mentor IT professionals
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, business, commerce, or a related field is usually required.
- Extensive experience in systems analysis, software engineering, network design, or other information systems roles is typically required.
- Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience is usually required.
- Many employers offer pension plans, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid leave, and employer contributions to pension and employment insurance programs.
Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)34.86
Median ($/hour)55.38
High ($/hour)76.92
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)33.65
Median ($/hour)64.90
High ($/hour)76.92
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)34.62
Median ($/hour)53.57
High ($/hour)72.12
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)46.27
High ($/hour)65.13
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)25.96
Median ($/hour)48.78
High ($/hour)69.60
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)36.41
Median ($/hour)51.65
High ($/hour)72.12
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)33.00
Median ($/hour)52.88
High ($/hour)69.79
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)34.52
Median ($/hour)55.29
High ($/hour)76.92
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)48.08
High ($/hour)65.10
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)38.97
Median ($/hour)55.29
High ($/hour)77.85
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)43.59
Median ($/hour)55.29
High ($/hour)75.90
Community/AreaYukon Territory
Low ($/hour)41.00
Median ($/hour)53.25
High ($/hour)70.84
