Computer and information systems managers

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.

Employment Outlooks

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$43.75

/hr

Typical

CA$66.67

/hr

Experienced

CA$103.37

/hr

Average: CA$70.65/hr

98.2% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

business systems manager
cloud solutions architect manager
computer systems manager
data centre manager
data processing and systems analysis manager
data processing director
director of software engineering
electronic data processing (EDP) manager
enterprise resource planning (ERP) manager
information systems manager
management information system (MIS) manager
software development manager
software engineering manager
systems development manager
technical delivery manager - information technology (IT)
technical program manager - information technology (IT)

All Examples

application development director - information technology (IT)
business systems manager
cloud architect manager
cloud engineering manager
cloud operations manager
cloud services manager
cloud solutions architect manager
communication systems design manager
computer and related services manager
computer application development manager
computer applications manager
computer department coordinator
computer development division head
computer facility manager
computer legacy systems manager
computer manager
computer networks manager
computer programs manager
computer software design manager
computer system operations manager
computer systems development manager
computer systems integration manager
computer systems manager
computerized information systems manager
computerized technical information manager
cybersecurity manager
data analytics manager
data centre manager
data processing and systems analysis manager
data processing director
data processing manager
data processing planning manager
director of data science
director of software engineering
director of technology management
electronic data processing (EDP) manager
enterprise resource planning (ERP) manager
help desk manager - information technology (IT)
information systems development director
information systems manager
information systems operations director
information technology (IT) development manager
information technology (IT) director
information technology (IT) implementation manager
information technology (IT) Infrastructure engineering manager
information technology (IT) integration manager
information technology (IT) service delivery manager
Internet systems administrator
management information system (MIS) manager
network design manager
software development manager
software engineering manager
software quality assurance director
systems development manager
systems implementation manager - computer systems
technical delivery manager - information technology (IT)
technical program manager - information technology (IT)
test engineering manager - software

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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 development and operations
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.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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.