Information Systems Testing Technicians
(NOC 2283)
in All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information TechnologyInformation systems testing technicians carry out test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They work for information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$26.44
Minimum$32.00
Median$45.67
MaximumAnnual Pay
$9,087
Minimum$58,774
Median$87,548
MaximumCompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$18.00
Minimum$34.90
Median$54.10
MaximumAnnual Pay
$13,568
Minimum$60,422
Median$107,009
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Information systems testing technicians carry out test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They work for information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
Job duties
Information systems testing technicians:
- Develop and document software testing plans.
- Install software and hardware and configure operating system software to prepare for testing.
- Run, analyze, and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests.
- Develop and implement software and information system testing policies, procedures, and scripts.
Sample job titles
- application testing technician
- software test coordinator
- software testing technician
- systems tester
- systems testing technician
- test coordination analyst
- user acceptance tester
Skills
- Computer and network operators and web technicians require an ability to work methodically and pay close attention to detail. You will also require an interest in learning to keep your skills current, the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
Job requirements
- A college program in computer science, computer programming or network administration is usually required.
- College or other courses in computer programming or network administration are usually required.
- Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
Other considerations
- Movement to computer programming, interactive media development, Web development, or systems analysis is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$57,925 median annual incomeCape Breton
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Professional, scientific and technical services
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Transportation and warehousing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$50,564 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$69,588 median annual incomeHigh school
N/AMaster
N/ALess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
College Diploma
$59,986 median annual incomeBachelor
$63,965 median annual incomeHigh school
$45,835 median annual incomeMaster
$65,105 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$57,773 median annual incomeEducation & training
Computer Programming
College or Trades ProgramThese programs focus on writing and implementing generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that prepares students to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. They include courses in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing, program customization and linking, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Information Technology
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. They include courses in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
Various, NS
System Administration
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. They include courses in computer hardware and software and applications, local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking, principles of information systems security, disk space and traffic load monitoring, data backup, resource allocation, and setup and takedown procedures.
System, Networking and LAN/WAN Management
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to oversee and regulate the computer system and performance requirements of an entire organization or network of satellite users. They include courses in performance balancing, redundancy, local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) network management, system migration and upgrading, outage control, problem diagnosis and troubleshooting, and system maintenance budgeting and management.
Institutions providing this program
Halifax, NS
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. They include courses in Internet theory, web page standards and policies, elements of web page design, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, search engines, navigation, morphing, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies.
Institutions providing this program
Halifax, NS
Various, NS
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