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Computer Network Technicians  (NOC 2281)
Kingston - Pembroke Region
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

Kingston, Belleville, Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Deseronto, Petawawa, Renfrew, Trenton, Frankford

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Education & Job Requirements for Computer Network Technicians in Kingston - Pembroke Region

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.

Skills Requirements

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Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
1-5 years

Specific Skills:
Provide problem-solving services to network users. Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs). Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records. Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.

Computer and Technology Knowledge:
Windows, networking hardware and software, servers and network security.

Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, computer use, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, document use, finding information, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning and numeracy.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

Most universities and colleges in Ontario offer educational programs in the field of computer science and information technology. For more information on training opportunities at Ontario universities and colleges, please refer to the following websites:
http://www.electronicinfo.ca
www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Private career colleges in Ontario may also have programs related to this occupation. More information can be found on the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities web site at: http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/, when searched under Ontario Private Career College Search Service.'

[ Report Publication Date: 2012-01-12 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

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