NOC 2174 — Computer programmers and interactive media developers
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 2174 corresponds to Computer programmers and interactive media developers
Skill level: A
Computer programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet and mobile applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
Job examples:
— animation programmer
— application programmer
— business application programmer
— cloud developer
— computer application programmer
— computer game developer
— computer programmer
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $69345
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
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| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $62.50 |
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| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $57.69 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $49.74 |
| 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 |
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| British Columbia | 220 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Quebec | 310 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Manitoba | 80 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Nova Scotia | 70 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| New Brunswick | 10 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 5 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Ontario | 1020 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Saskatchewan | 35 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
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We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 2174)! There are 91 immigration programs/information sessions in our database that are accepting or have accepted applicants with this occupation.
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Info sessions / Job fairs (suitable for NOC 2174)
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Immigration Programs with Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 2174)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 2174)
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Immigration Programs for Investors (suitable for NOC 2174)
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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