NOC 2282 — User support technicians
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 2282 corresponds to User support technicians
Skill level: B
Technicians in this unit group provide first-line technical support to computer users experiencing difficulties with computer hardware and with computer applications and communications software. They are employed by computer hardware manufacturers and retailers, software developers, in call centres and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors. Technicians in this unit group are also employed by independent technical support companies or they may be self-employed.
Job examples:
— call centre agent – technical support
— client support representative – systems
— computer help desk representative – systems
— computer help desk supervisor
— deskside support technician
— hardware installation technician
— hardware technical support analyst
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $54204
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
| Canada | $*** | $*** | $*** | |
| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $51.56 |
| Saskatchewan | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Manitoba | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $50.00 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $41.03 |
| 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 | 65 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| British Columbia | 45 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Quebec | 45 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Manitoba | 25 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Nova Scotia | 15 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| New Brunswick | 5 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Ontario | 115 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Prince Edward Island | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
| Saskatchewan | 15 | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| Yukon Territory | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
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We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 2282)! There are 75 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 2282)
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Immigration Programs (suitable for NOC 2282)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 2282)
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| ***oba*** | Manitoba |
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Immigration Programs with Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 2282)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 2282)
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| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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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