Computer and information systems managers

About this job

Computer and information systems managers:

plan, organize and direct the activities of organizations that design, develop and manage computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems
are employed throughout the public and private sectors

Common job titles

administrator, internet systems
computer legacy systems manager
co-ordinator, computer department

director, information systems
head, computer development division
help desk manager - information technology (IT)
manager, application development
manager, communication systems design
manager, computer & related services

manager, computer networks
manager, IT (information technology)
manager, MIS (management info system)

manager, software design
manager, software development
manager, systems analysis & planning
manager, systems development & operations
network design manager

administrator, internet systems
computer legacy systems manager
co-ordinator, computer department
director, information systems
head, computer development division
help desk manager - information technology (IT)

manager, application development
manager, communication systems design
manager, computer & related services
manager, computer networks
manager, IT (information technology)
manager, MIS (management info system)
manager, software design
manager, software development
manager, systems analysis & planning
manager, systems development & operations
network design manager

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$91,245

Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2016 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2017 - 2022
2022 - 2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 4,500

2017
2022
2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
38.6%
1,740 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
61.4%
2,760 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

1.2%

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Kootenay

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2017:

5,740

Average annual employment growth:

2.4%

Expected number of job openings:

3,790

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Northeast

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2017:

290

Average annual employment growth:

1.3%

Expected number of job openings:

160

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2017:

900

Average annual employment growth:

1.6%

Expected number of job openings:

550

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Computer and information systems managers perform some or all of the following duties:

plan, organize and direct the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies
develop and carry out policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development
meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
assemble and manage teams of information systems employees to design, develop and manage computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems
control the budget of the department, company or project
recruit employees and oversee their professional development and training

Work environment

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

5,800 workers are employed

76% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Labour force by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

34%

Information, Culture and Recreation:

15%

Wholesale Trade¹:

12%

Retail Trade¹:

12%

Public Administration:

7%

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Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Note:¹Data represents Wholesale and Retail Trade and will be updated when the 2017 data is available from Statistics Canada.

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.
Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required.

Skills

Innovative
Social
Directive
Verbal & Written Comprehension

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Computer Information Systems/Science
Computing Science/Systems Related

Information Technology Management

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Related careers

Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Skills

Education programs in B.C.

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Career paths and resources

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