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Information Systems Analysts and Consultants  (NOC 2171)
Fredericton--Oromocto
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Information systems analysts and consultants conduct research, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

IT (information technology) consultant, computer consultant, computer systems analyst, informatics consultant, informatics security analyst, information systems business analyst, information systems quality assurance analyst, management information systems (MIS) analyst, systems auditor, systems consultant, systems security analyst.

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The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • Information systems business analysts and consultants confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions, and provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery.
  • Systems security analysts confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
  • Information systems quality assurance analysts develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems.
  • Systems auditors conduct independent third-party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Fredericton, Nackawic, Oromocto

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Education & Job Requirements for Information Systems Analysts and Consultants in Fredericton--Oromocto

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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Local Training

English training:

Academy of Learning
Bathurst Campus
219 Main Street, Suite 13
Bathurst, NB E2A 1A9
Telephone: (506) 546-7441
http://www.academyoflearning.com
aolbathurst@nb.aibn.com

Academy of Learning
Miramichi Campus
208 MacCullum Street
Miramichi, NB E1V 2A1
Telephone: (506) 622-8935
Fax: (506) 622-8909
http://www.academyoflearning.com
academyoflearning@nb.aibn.com

Mount Allison University
62 York Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1E2
Telephone: (506) 364-2269
Fax: (506) 364-2272
http://www.mta.ca
admissions@mta.ca

New Brunswick Community College
Fredericton Campus
284 Smythe Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 3C9
Telephone: (506) 453-3641
Fax: (506) 453-7944
http://www.nbcc.ca
ctc@nbcc.ca

New Brunswick Community College
Saint John Campus
950 Grandview Avenue
P.O. Box 2270
Saint John, NB E2L 3V1
Telephone: (506) 658-6600 or 1-800-416-4080
Fax: (506) 658-6792
http://www.nbcc.ca
studentservices.nbccsj@nbcc.ca

University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Telephone: (506) 453-4666
http://www.unb.ca

University of New Brunswick - Saint John
100 Tucker Park Road
P.O. Box 5050
Saint John, NB E2L 4L5
Telephone: (506) 648-5500
http://www.unb.ca

French training:

Université de Moncton
Edmundston Campus
165 Hébert Boulevard
Edmundston, NB E3V 2S8
Telephone: (506) 737-5051 or 1-800-363-8336
http://www.umoncton.ca

Université de Moncton
Moncton Campus
18 Antonine-Maillet Avenue
Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
Telephone: (506) 858-4000 or 1-800-363-8336
http://www.umoncton.ca

Université de Moncton
Shippagan Campus
218 J.-D.-Gauthier Boulevard
Shippagan, NB E8S 1P6
Telephone: (506) 336-3400 or 1-800-363-8336
http://www.umoncton.ca

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[ Report Publication Date: 2011-09-09 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

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