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Working in Canada Report Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers

Location: Ottawa and Area (Ontario)

( NOC 0213 )

Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. This occupational group also contains: EDP (electronic data processing) manager , computer systems manager , data centre manager , data processing director , information systems manager , manager, data processing and systems analysis , manager, management information system (MIS) , manager, software engineering , software development manager , systems development manager .

Is this a Regulated Profession? Some jobs in Canada require you to have a licence (or certificate) before you can begin work. These are called regulated occupations. Most regulated occupations require that you have specialized education and experience before receiving your licence (Physicians and electricians are examples of workers in Canada who need to be licensed in order to do their job). In Canada, some provinces and territories regulate certain professions and trades while others do not. In addition, these regulators may expect different qualifications from workers. If you have a licence to work in one province, your licence may not be accepted in other provinces or territories. You may have to re-apply for a licence to work elsewhere in Canada.

This occupation does not require certification in Ontario .

Main Duties Main duties are the most significant duties for the occupation you have selected. These duties represent the tasks or activities common to this occupation or job.

Computer and information systems managers perform some or all of the following duties: -

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Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training. [ Source: National Occupational Classification (http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca) ]

Jobs and Skills Requirements Employment requirements are prerequisites generally needed to enter the occupation. Several types of requirements exist:

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type and level of education, starting with the lowest possible requirement for entry into the occupation; specific training required, including apprenticeship, on-the-job or internal training; experience in a related occupation, especially for supervisory or managerial occupations; licenses, certificates or affiliations; and/or other requirements not dependent on formal education, such as athletic abilities, artistic talent or presentation of a portfolio.

Employment requirements

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A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required. Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required. [ Source: National Occupational Classification (http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca) ]

Wages A wage is the amount of money that is paid to individuals based on a set period of time worked. Higher wages are often linked with the amount of experience or education required for a job. Wage information for Computer and Information Systems Managers in the area Ottawa and Area, Ontario: Category

Average Wage ( $/hr )

General Wage

42.35

High Wage Low Wage ( $/hr ) ( $/hr )

66.70

22.05

Reference Period

2007

[ Source: Labour Market Information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) ] Province/Territory Wage Information The following table provides wage information for areas within the province or territory of Ontario. Area

Average Wage ( $/hr )

High Wage Low Wage ( $/hr ) ( $/hr )

Reference Period

Brantford and Area

37.90

47.12

19.71

2007

Cornwall and Area

36.75

50.00

19.70

2007

Hamilton and Area

32.66

53.37

22.22

2007

Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Peel Region

39.50

57.55

22.00

2007

Niagara and Area

33.73

56.93

19.71

2007

Oshawa, Whitby and Durham Regional Area

36.40

61.20

19.70

2007

Ottawa and Area

42.35

66.70

22.05

2007

Vaughan, Markham, Newmarket, and York Region

39.60

54.15

25.25

2006

[ Source: Labour Market Information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) ] For additional wage or salary information, please consult the following province/territory resource: Provincial Job Futures - Salaries

National Salary Averages Additional national wage information is available from Job Futures (a career tool that offers information on occupation groups in Canada). It provides the following information on national average salaries for this occupational group.

Hourly wages

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($35.11) are above the national average ($18.07). These earnings are above the average for occupations in the natural and applied sciences sector. These earnings are above the average for occupations in the natural and applied sciences sector. [ Source: Job Futures (http://www.jobfutures.ca) ]

Outlook and Prospects Labour Market Information can help you make an informed decision about your future as well as decide where to live and find a job. This information can show you where the jobs are now and where they'll be in the future. Outlooks and Prospects can help you see what your chances of getting different jobs are in a specific location or across Canada.

Province / Territory Information You can access Procincial/Territorial Outlook and Prospects information by consulting: Provincial Job Futures - Prospects National Outlook and Propects Information The following information is provided by Job Futures: a resource offered by the Government of Canada that presents national outlooks and work trends. information on occupation groups:

Outlook to 2009 Your work prospects will continue to be GOOD because: The employment growth rate will likely be average because Canadian households/businesses should continue to increase their use of information and communications technologies. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

[ Source: Job Futures (http://www.jobfutures.ca) ]

Job Opportunities There are many Web sites which list job opportunities in Canada. The Job Bank is a Web site maintained by the Government of Canada where employers in Canada post employment opportunities. New jobs are added daily to the Job Bank and postings are updated regularly. There are currently 1 job opportunities listed in Canada's National Job Bank for Ottawa and Area, Ontario that are related to the occupation you have chosen.

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Job Title

Location

Date Posted

[ Source: Job Bank (http://jobbank.gc.ca/) ]

There are currently 8 job opportunities listed for Ontario that are related to the occupation you have chosen.

Job Title

Location

Date Posted

[ Source: Job Bank (http://jobbank.gc.ca/) ] Job Offer RSS Feed You can subscribe to the National Job Bank RSS feed to receive automatic job posting updates for your selected occupation.

RSS Job Feed

To learn more about this feature, visit the National Job Bank RSS Information page. You can also expand your search by visiting other online job search resources. In addition to job postings, many people search for work in Canada through networking. Networking is the way to search for jobs in Canada's hidden job market. To learn more about Networking, visit the Find a Job in Canada section.

Starting your Own Business in Ontario Starting a business can be a rewarding undertaking, but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a business in Canada, it is wise to do your own research. You should also make sure that you are suited for entrepreneurship and that you understand the significant effort required. Whether you are planning to come to Canada as a business immigrant, foreign investor or self-employed person, the Canada Ontario Business Service Centre has a variety of resources to help you plan or start a business in Ontario. The COBSC now offers their most popular business information in: Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu. Canada Ontario Business Service Centre 1-888-576-4444 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: Canada Ontario Business Service Centre

[ Source: Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

]

Training Information There is currently no training information available for this occupation.

Associations and Unions The following table offers a list of Associations and Unions that may provide you with more information for the selected occupation. For information about the regulatory body, please consult the "Is this occupation regulated" section.

Associations and Unions

Contact Information

Canadian Information Processing Society of Ontario

20 St. Patrick Street, Ste. 1008 Toronto , ON , M5T2Y4

Information and Communications Technology Council

400-30 Metcalfe St. Ottawa , ON , K1P5L4

Urban and Regional Information Systems Association

1460 Renaissance Dr. Suite 305 Park Ridge, IL, 60068 , ON , null

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[ Source: Labour Market Information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) ]

Language Assessment Official languages in Canada Canada has two official languages: English and French. Depending on where you decide to live, you might be required to work in English, French, or in both languages. You should find out what language is used in the community where you plan to work and live. Importance of language skills for working in Canada How well you can communicate and work in English or French (language skills) is important for finding and keeping a job. Some newcomers to Canada say that working in English or French is challenging for them. Many regulated occupations require official proof of your language skills. Obtaining official documentation such as language test results will cost you money. Some regulators may only accept official language documentation from specific organizations. You should go to the regulators' website in the province or territory you plan to live to: • • •

Know if your occupation has language requirements or has set language skills standards; Know if your occupation requires official documentation proving your language skills; Know where you can get official documentation that is accepted by the licensing organization.

Improving your language skills

The federal government provides language training programs for newcomers to Canada in cooperation with provinces, territories and non-government organizations. Contact the language training centre in your city or town to find out what programs are offered.
The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

program allows eligible adult immigrants the chance to take basic English or French classes at no cost.


The Enhanced Language Training (ELT)

initiative allows eligible adult immigrants the chance to take advanced language training and job-specific language training at no cost. Each year a number of organizations across Canada are funded through ELT to provide these services.
Other job-specific language programs may be offered that help prepare you for working for this occupation in Canada. These may be offered through school boards, community colleges or community agencies.
There are also many non-governmental organizations in Canada that offer English and French language programs for a fee. Visit the Studying in Canada section of the Going to Canada Immigration Portal

for a list of English and French language programs across Canada.

Getting your language skills assessed If you don't know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program. LINC Assessment Centres LINC is a federal government program for all eligible adult immigrants. It offers:
free language training for adult newcomers who want or need basic English or French;
language classes given by school boards, colleges and local organizations;
the choice of studying part-time, full-time, evenings or weekends, depending on your needs and your

schedule; and
transportation and child-minding, if necessary.

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Office Information

Community Development Council Durham 134 Commercial Avenue Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H5 (905) 686-2661 www.durhamLINC.ca

YMCA Immigrant Services 22 Grove Street West Barrie, Ontario L4N 1M7 (705) 726-6421 ext. 264 www.ymcaofbarrie.org

Assessment Centre Centre for Language Training 263 Queen Street, Unit 14 Brampton, Ontario L6W 4K6, Canada 905-595-0722, ext. 4101 www.tcet.com

Grand Erie Learning Alternatives 100 Colborne Street Brantford, Ontario N3T 6E2 (519) 753-6079

T.R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education 2 Belmont Street Cornwall, Ontario K6H 4Z1 (613) 937-3984

YMCA – Rexdale Youth Resource Centre 1530 Albion Road, Suite 83 Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 1B4 (416) 741-8714 www.ymcatoronto.org

Guelph Multicultural Centre 319 Speedvale Ave. East Guelph, Ontario N1H 1E4 (519) 836-2222 www.gdmc.org

Settlement and Integration Services Organization (SISO) 360 James Street North Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1H5 (905) 521-9917 www.siso-ham.org

Kingston-Belleville c/o 97 Cataraqui Street Kingston, ON K7K 1Z8 (613) 453-8144

Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA Language Assessment Centre 800 King Street West Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1B6 (519) 579-9622 www.kwymca.org

Cross-Cultural Learners Centre 505 Dundas Street East, 2nd floor London, Ontario N6B 1W4 (519) 432-1133

Assessment Centre Morningstar Middle School 3131 Morningstar Drive Malton, Ontario L4T 1X3 (905) 677-0007

Halton Assessment Centre (Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Georgetown) 100 Elm Drive West Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1L9 (905) 875-3851, ext. 227

Assessment Centre (Mississauga) 2 Robert Speck Parkway Suite 800 Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1H8, Canada Telephone: 905-279-0024, ext. 1369 www.tcet.com

Assessment Centre (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton & Oakville) 2 Robert Speck Parkway Suite 800 Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1H8, Canada Telephone: 905-279-0024, ext. 1369 www.tcet.com

3233 Brandon Gate Drive, Unit 6, Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 3V8, Canada Telephone: 905-677-0007, press 1

Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board -- LINC Program Mississauga, Ontario (905) 279-6816

YMCA-YWCA Language Assessment and Referral Centre 240 Catherine Street, Suite 308 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2G8 (613) 238-5462 www.ymcaywca.ca

New Canadians' Centre - Peterborough 205 Sherbrooke Street, Unit D Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2N2 (705) 743-0882

The Career Foundation 9050 Yonge Street, Suite 318 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9S6 (905) 707-1555 1 800 477-4217 (toll-free in Ontario) www.careerfoundation.com

LINC Assessment Centre 143 North Christina Street Sarnia, Ontario N7V 2A9 (519) 336-5950

YMCA of Niagara 129 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 3E2 (289) 213-5311 Email: www.durhamLINC.ca

Church of Epiphany 85 Larch Street Sudbury, Ontario P3E 1E8 (705) 675-8405

Thunder Bay Multicultural Association 17 North Court Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4T4 (807) 345-0551

YMCA LINC Assessment Centre Central/Main Office 42 Charles Street East, 3rd floor Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1T4 (416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC www.ymcatoronto.org

YMCA LINC Assessment Centre North York Office 4580 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M3H 5Y2 (416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC www.ymcatoronto.org

YMCA LINC Assessment Centre Scarborough Office 10 Milner Business Court, Suite 600 Toronto, Ontario M1B 3C6 (416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC www.ymcatoronto.org

YMCA LINC Assessment Centre Rexdale Office 1530 Albion Road, Suite 83 Toronto, Ontario M9V 1B4 (416) 925-5462 or (416) 925-LINC www.ymcatoronto.org

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English Testing Centre 1410 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, Ontario N8X 5B2 (519) 253-2724

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (http://www.cic.gc.ca/) ]

Further Information Province / Territory Link The Government of Ontario offers complementary information that may assist you in choosing your destination. We invite you to visit: Ontario Immigration. As you look for a job in Canada, it will be important for you to also find a place to live. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) friendly neighbourhood.

has prepared this guide to help you find a comfortable place to live in a

Canada offers many different types of housing and a wide range of prices. Finding the right place for you and your family to live will take some effort. The Newcomer's Guide to Canadian Housing answers your questions about renting or buying a house. It gives you the right questions to ask landlords, building superintendents, real estate sales representatives, property managers and lenders. Giving a complete picture of Canadian housing is difficult, because housing in each of the 10 provinces and three territories is different. There are differences in housing types, largely because of different climate conditions. Prices are different. They depend on local economic and employment conditions and the number of houses and apartments available.

For more information on living in Canada, consult the Welcome to Canada

section of our site.

Service Canada Centres Once you are in Canada, you may wish to visit a Service Canada Centre in your new community. Service Canada offers single window access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs and services for citizens. You can visit one of our 320 Service Canada Centres across Canada, where you can get free Internet access, help on how to use the Web, and answers from our specially trained staff to almost any question about government services and benefits. Office Information

Name

Arnprior Service Canada Centre

Address

75 Elgin Street West Arnprior K7S3T9 Heritage Square

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm

Language of Service

English

Name

Carleton Place Service Canada Centre

Address

46 Lansdowne Avenue Carleton Place K7C3S9

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Language of Service

English

Name

Ottawa Centre Service Canada Centre

Address

300 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa K1A0J6 2 L'Esplanade Laurier

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm Peak hours: from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Language of Service

English, French

Name

Perth Service Canada Centre

Address

13 Herriot Street Perth K7H3E4 Federal Building

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Language of Service

English

Name

Renfrew Service Canada Centre

Address

39 Renfrew Avenue West Renfrew K7V2Y2

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm

Language of Service

English

Name

Smiths Falls Service Canada Centre

Address

91 Cornelia Street West Smith Falls K7A5L3

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm

Language of Service

English

Name

Ottawa East Service Canada Centre

Address

2339 Ogilvie Road Gloucester K1J8M6 Beacon Hill Shopping Centre

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm

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Peak hours: from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Language of Service

English, French

Name

Pembroke Service Canada Centre

Address

141 Lake Street Pembroke K8A5L8

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm

Language of Service

English, French

Name

Ottawa West Service Canada Centre

Address

2525 Carling Avenue Ottawa K2B7Z2 1 Lincoln Heights Galleria

Hours of service

Monday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm Thursday from 08:30 am to 8:30 pm Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm

Language of Service

English, French

Name

Ottawa Government Service Centre

Address

110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa K1P1J1

Hours of service

Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 5:00 pm

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English, French

[ Source: Service Canada (www1.servicecanada.gc.ca) ]

Going To Canada Immigration Portal Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge. The Going to Canada Immigration Portal provides seamless on-line information and services from a variety of government and non-government sources to help immigrants make informed decisions about coming to Canada and better prepare them, before they arrive, for integration into the Canadian labour market and society. The portal helps prepare prospective immigrants, international students, foreign workers and newcomers for living and working in Canada by: Visit the Going to Canada Immigration Portal

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today.

providing a primary point of access to authoritative information, services and tools that will allow them to make informed decisions about settling in different regions of Canada; increasing awareness of the opportunities, challenges and barriers awaiting prospective immigrants, so that they may better prepare for the labour market before coming to Canada; making local connections through links with provinces, territories, municipalities and communities; highlighting Canada as a destination of choice for skilled immigrants.

This report was generated on 23/12/08 . For further information, please visit: workingincanada.gc.ca.

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