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Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)

High opportunity occupation
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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
  • manager, computer networks
  • manager, IT (information technology)
  • manager, MIS (management info system)
  • administrator, internet systems
  • computer legacy systems manager
  • co-ordinator, computer department
  • director, information systems
  • head, computer development division
  • help desk manager - information technology (IT)

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$90,002

Source: 2018 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2018 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: 2018 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2019 - 2024
  • 2024 - 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 4,730

  • 2019
  • 2024
  • 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
30.7%
1,450 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
69.3%
3,270 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2019:
80
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
0.4%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
30
Kootenay
Employment in 2019:
130
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
1.9%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
70
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2019:
6,970
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
1.5%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
3,670
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2019:
100
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
0.5%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
30
Northeast
Employment in 2019:
30
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
2.4%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
20
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2019:
330
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
1.1%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
150
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2019:
1,100
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
2.1%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
760

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

7,500 workers are employed
78% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:
41%
Information, Culture and Recreation:
13%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate:
8%
Public Administration:
7%
Manufacturing:
6%
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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

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Additional resources

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Profile last updated:
July 5, 2018
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