21222 - Information Systems Specialists
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.
Major Group
21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.
Sub-major Group
212 - Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering).
Minor Group
2122 - Computer and information systems professionals.
Main Duties
Information Systems Specialists perform some or all of the following duties:
- Design, develop, test, and oversee IT systems
- Analyze infrastructure data to improve performance
- Review existing systems and internal processes
- Develop SDLC policies and governance procedures
- Implement quality assurance frameworks and tests
- Identify system discrepancies and recommend fixes
- Perform preventive maintenance on computer systems
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or business administration is usually required.
- Programming experience is typically required.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or equivalent IT credentials may be preferred by some employers.
- Many employers offer health benefits, pension contributions, paid leave, training support, and professional development opportunities.
Information Systems Specialists Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)25.00
Median ($/hour)42.16
High ($/hour)61.54
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)27.88
Median ($/hour)47.96
High ($/hour)67.31
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)24.00
Median ($/hour)40.87
High ($/hour)62.50
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)28.46
Median ($/hour)41.03
High ($/hour)55.29
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)25.64
Median ($/hour)36.06
High ($/hour)53.33
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)24.52
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)56.41
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)21.63
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)56.41
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)24.04
Median ($/hour)41.03
High ($/hour)61.54
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)16.50
Median ($/hour)33.04
High ($/hour)47.69
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)27.18
Median ($/hour)43.96
High ($/hour)60.25
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)28.31
Median ($/hour)41.21
High ($/hour)60.00
Community/AreaYukon
Low ($/hour)28.00
Median ($/hour)48.06
High ($/hour)62.48
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)36.20
Median ($/hour)53.38
High ($/hour)65.50
