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Information Systems Analysts and Consultants  (NOC 2171)
Northeast 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

Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Algo, Blind River, Capreol, Cobalt, Englehart, Espanola, Garson Junction, Haileybury, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Mattawa, New Liskeard, Nickel Centre, Parry Sound, Powassan, Temiskaming Shores, Thessalon, Valley East, Blezard Valley, Carol Richard Park, Connaught Hill, Dowling, Elmview, Finntown, Flake, Guilletville, Hanmer, Laurentien, Levack, Lively, McCrea Heights, Naughton, Parkwood, Pinecrest, Porcupine, Pottsville, South Porcupine, Val Caron, Val Therese

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Wages for Information Systems Analysts and Consultants in Northeast 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
Canada 19.50 35.00 50.72 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 27.20 39.20 56.25 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 22.67 35.00 48.21 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 17.79 31.59 43.27 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 17.79 28.72 38.46 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador 21.43 30.00 49.45 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories 23.49 34.93 43.08 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Nova Scotia 18.58 29.74 40.87 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 19.59 36.06 52.75 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island 11.50 30.77 48.08 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Québec 18.50 32.42 47.12 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 24.52 34.25 46.15 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Yukon 12.69 27.80 37.40 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
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