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Information Systems Analysts and Consultants  (NOC 2171)
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
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.

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

Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Témiscaming, Val-d'Or, Ville-Marie, La Sarre, Macamic, Malartic, Senneterre, Barraute

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Wages for Information Systems Analysts and Consultants in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region 18.50 32.42 47.12 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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