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Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers  (NOC 2174)
Outaouais Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Computer programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for microcomputer and mainframe software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Web programmer, application programmer, business application programmer, computer game developer, computer programmer, e-business (electronic business) software developer, interactive media developer, multimedia developer, operating systems programmer, programmer analyst, scientific programmer, software developer, software programmer, systems programmer.

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Computer programmers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Write, modify, integrate and test software code
  • Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
  • Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
  • Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
  • Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements
  • Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
  • May lead and co-ordinate teams of computer programmers
  • May research and evaluate a variety of software products.
Interactive media developers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Program animation software to predefined specifications for interactive CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges and internet-based applications
  • Program special effects software for film and video applications
  • Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications
  • Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements
  • Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
  • May lead and co-ordinate teams of interactive media developers
  • May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Gatineau, Buckingham, Hull, Maniwaki, Masson-Angers, Thurso, Aylmer, Angers, Bassin-du-Lièvre, Beauchampville, Mont-Cascades

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Outlook & Prospects for Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers in Outaouais Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers in Outaouais Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Outaouais Region Fair 2013-03-12

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Outaouais region are expected to be fair for this occupation.

In spite of the ailing economy, the workforce in this occupational group has grown locally and should continue to do so. The digital media sector, which comprises over 250 enterprises, is surging in Ottawa. The drive, already under way, to bring the performing arts, television, film, literature and music into the computer era, combined with the arrival of computer-assisted learning, and electronic games, communications and mobile applications on a variety of platforms, will favour employment for programmers and developers in the field of interactive media. However, global competition and the difficulties of finding highly qualified recruits may dampen employment growth in this occupational category. Retirements in this occupational group will be rather rare since workers are generally younger than in the aggregate of occupations.

People in this occupation work primarily in Public Administration (63%), particularly the federal public administration, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (19%), and Information and Cultural Industries (5%). Employers seek people who have strong mathematical skills, be up to date on innovations, and demonstrate skills in synthesis, analysis and problem solving.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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