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Computer Network Technicians  (NOC 2281)
Fredericton--Oromocto
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain, and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and Intranet Web sites and Web-server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Supervisors of computer network technicians are included in this group.

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Computer network technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
  • Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
  • Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
  • Provide problem-solving services to network users
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
  • Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
  • Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
  • Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
  • Control and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed softwares
  • Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
  • May supervise other workers in this group.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Fredericton, Nackawic, Oromocto

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Education & Job Requirements for Computer Network Technicians 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

Atlantic Business College
1115 Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z2
Telephone: (506) 450-1408
Fax: (506) 450-8388
http://www.abc.nb.ca
atlantic@abc.nb.ca

Centre for Arts and Technology
130 Carleton Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 3T4
Telephone: (506) 460-1280 or 1-877-369-1888
http://www.digitalartschool.com

Eastern College
Fredericton Campus
850 Prospect Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 9M5
Telephone: 1-877-297-0777
http://www.easterncollege.ca

Eastern College
Moncton Campus
1070 St. George Boulevard
Moncton, NB E1E 4K7
Telephone: 1-877-297-0777
http://www.easterncollege.ca

Eastern College
Saint John Campus
212 McAllister Drive
Saint John, NB E2J 2S7
Telephone: 1-877-297-0777
http://www.easterncollege.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

Oulton College
55 Lutz Street
Moncton, NB E1C 0L2
Telephone: (506) 858-9696 or 1-888-757-2020
Fax: (506) 858-8490
http://www.oultoncollege.com
info@oultoncollege.com

French training:

Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
Bathurst Campus
725 College Street
P.O. Box 266
Bathurst, NB E2A 3Z2
Telephone: (506) 547-2145 or 1-800-552-5483
Fax: (506) 457-7674
http://www.ccnb.nb.ca

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

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