NOC 2281 — Computer network technicians
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 2281 corresponds to Computer network technicians
Skill level: B
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 unit group.
Job examples:
— computer master console operator
— computer network technician
— computer network technicians' supervisor
— computer operations supervisor
— computer tape librarian
— data centre operator
— digital computer operator
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $61327
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
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| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $57.69 |
| Saskatchewan | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Manitoba | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $49.45 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $42.56 |
| 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 | 100 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| British Columbia | 105 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Quebec | 145 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Manitoba | 45 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Nova Scotia | 25 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| New Brunswick | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Ontario | 410 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Saskatchewan | 35 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
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We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 2281)! There are 80 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 2281)
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Immigration Programs (suitable for NOC 2281)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 2281)
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Immigration Programs with Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 2281)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 2281)
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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