NOC 21232 — Software developers and programmers
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 21232 corresponds to Software developers and programmers
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Software developers and programmers design, write, and test code for new systems and software to ensure efficiency. They create the foundations for operative systems and run diagnostic programs to certify effectiveness. They are employed in computer software, computer and video game development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
Job examples:
— Animation programmer
— Application programmer
— Artificial intelligence programmer
— Cloud developer
— Computer application programmer
— Computer game developer
— Computer game programmer
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $69345
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
| Canada | $*** | $*** | $*** | |
| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $64.33 |
| Saskatchewan | Moderate | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Manitoba | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $62.50 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Moderate | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $60.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
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Number of permanent residence permits issued by years
| Province | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Alberta | 165 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| British Columbia | 220 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Quebec | 310 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Manitoba | 80 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Nova Scotia | 70 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| New Brunswick | 10 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 5 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Ontario | 1020 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Saskatchewan | 35 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Total | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 21232)! There are 73 immigration programs/information sessions in our database that are accepting or have accepted applicants with this occupation.
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Information Sessions / Job Fairs (suitable for NOC 21232)
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Immigration Programs (suitable for NOC 21232)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 21232)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 21232)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 21232)
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| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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| ***sh *** | British Columbia |
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Immigration Programs for Investors (suitable for NOC 21232)
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Comprehensive information about this profession is available only to users with Premium Access.
With Premium Access you get:
- A list of relevant immigration programs with links to their descriptions
- Detailed information about salaries and the profession's demand in various regions of Canada
- Data on licensing requirements and regulatory authorities
- Contacts of Canadian employers who have hired foreign workers