User support technicians provide technical support to computer users who are experiencing difficulties with computer hardware, computer applications or communications software.
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People in this career:
Source: Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Source: 2021 Job Bank Wage Report
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
10 year expected job openings: 8,090
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User support technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
User support technicians may provide services 24 hours a day or over an extended work day that includes working shifts.
User support technicians normally work in an office or call centre where they field calls and emails from staff or clients.
The use of well-designed work stations and safe work procedures can minimize the risks of eye, back and hand and wrist strain or injury.
Source: 2016 Census
Completion of a diploma or certificate program in computer science, computer programming or network administration is generally required. Other requirements may include:
Certification is not mandatory, but it may increase work opportunities. For more information, see the ASTTBC website at www.asttbc.org.
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Career paths
With experience and training, user support technicians can progress to supervisory positions or move into other fields such as computer programming, interactive media development, web development or systems analysis.
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