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The high-tech industry is the sector of industry that experienced the most explosive employment growth in the last decade. Do you know what kind of career opportunities exist in the high-tech sector? Click on occupational profiles list below to review your career options. Occupational Profiles List Facts: - 99,000 people were employed in 1998 as computer programmers, an increase of 86.0% from 1988. Most of the growth occurred from 1993 to 1998 when employment increased 64.3%.
- 131,000 people were employed in 1998 as computer systems analysts, an increase of 112.4% from 1988. After employment gains of 33.2% from 1988 to 1993, employment grew 59.5% from 1993 to 1998.
- Employment in all occupations grew 12.3% over the same ten years, and 8.2% over the last five.
(Source: Canada Job Futures 2000 )
Occupational Profiles List The following list of occupations and occupational profiles is adapted from the Occupational Skills Profile Model, developed by the Software Human Resource Council. Each occupational profile is described in terms of five important questions, whose answers you should know when considering a new career. SoftwareEngineer/Developer
Industry field
Software design and Delivery
What Do They Do?
Define, design, construct, test, and modify software programs
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry
Salary
$41,461-$82,113
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Systems Analyst
Industry field
Analysis, Design
What Do They Do?
Ensure that the software meets all requirements and specifications stemming from business, technical, and organizational problems
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$41,461-$82,113
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Programmer Analyst
Industry field
Analysis Programming
What Do They Do?
Construct and implement engineered and tested software programs to particular business, technical or organizational problems
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$44,492-$72,058
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Programmer
Industry field
Programming
What Do They Do?
Construct software assemblies from specifications and verify that these assemblies work according to their specifications
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$40,290-$66,122
Career potential
Intermediate level
Back to Top Computer Analyst
Industry field
Business analysis & service level management
What Do They Do?
Produce specifications in preparation for the construction of software that meets users' needs
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$63,752
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Applications Engineer
Industry field
Capacity and performance
What Do They Do?
Match hardware, operating system and applications software to the needs of the user
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$40,419-$65,000
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Systems Design Engineer
Industry field Technical architecture
What Do They Do?
Design, develop, evaluate and integrate applications, environments, operating systems, databases and networks
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$39,567-$82,995
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Systems Manager
Industry field
Informatics management
What Do They Do?
Manage all the resources need to design and deliver informatics services to users
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 3-5 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$78,875-$90,957
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Software Consultant
Industry field
Informatics consultancy
What Do They Do?
Develop strategies and provide advice on informatics services
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 3-5 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$41,582-$84,574
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Technical Support Engineer
Industry field Problem management
What Do They Do?
Diagnose and repair problems in informatics systems
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 3-5 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$38,154-$63,151
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Project Manager
Industry field
Project management
What Do They Do?
Coordinate the team of people developing major software application, set phases and deadlines
Career Backgrounds
University degree or 3-5 years experience in the IT industry
Salary
$65,043-$93,225
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Network Administrator
Industry field
Network support
What Do They Do?
Plan, install, maintain monitor and upgrade network communications software and hardware
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$40,736-$52,025
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Client Support Representative
Industry field
User/Technical Support
What Do They Do?
Provide direct technical help to users of informatics services
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$35,501-$50,205
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Technical Support Representative
Industry field
Help desk
What Do They Do?
Provide rapid technical assistance to users/customers (usually by telephone)
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$33,276-$43,580
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Security Analyst
Industry field
Security
What Do They Do?
Plan, design and test procedures and mechanisms to protect systems or services from failure
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
not available
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Quality Assurance Specialist
Industry field
Quality Assurance
What Do They Do?
Plan and apply quality assurance techniques to information systems or software development
Career Backgrounds
University degree or 0-2 years experience in the IT industry
Salary
$36,759-$56,929
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Application Tester
Industry field
Testing
What Do They Do?
Assure that the software meets the approved specifications
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry
Salary
$38,200-$45,943
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Data Analyst
Industry field
Data administration
What Do They Do?
Manage and organize electronic data to meet user's needs. Deal with corporate data administration policies, standards and technology
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job
Salary
Data not available
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Database Administrator
Industry field
Database administration
What Do They Do?
Provide expertise and practical assistance in the use of database management systems including work at any stage of system's life cycle (design, development and service delivery)
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$49,595-$66,915
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Training Manager
Industry field
Education/training
What Do They Do?
Provide and manage instruction/training service at all levels and covering any aspect of expertise within the IT industry
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$40,958-$56,344
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Technical Writer
Industry field
Technical writing
What Do They Do?
Design and create written material intended to facilitate users with any product or service associated with the industry
Career Backgrounds
University degree or college diploma with 0-2 years experience in the IT industry and specific job experience in this field
Salary
$36,144-$55,341
Career potential
Senior level
Back to Top Five Important Questions
Industry field
What is particular occupation's field in the industry?
What Do They Do?
What are the main responsibilities of each occupation?
Career Backgrounds
What is the career path for each occupation?
Salary
What are the earnings for each occupation?
Career potential
How far could they go in the hierarchy?
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