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Computer and information systems managers

Occupation · NOC 2021 20012 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
20012
TEER
0
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
2,748
Median wage, Canada
C$66.67 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,722
NOC20012TEER 0
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

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.

Example job titles

  • 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)

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.

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.

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

30961820162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
309618201620182020202220242026
Data table
201663
2017120
2018113
2019227
2020232
2021351
2022618
2023408
2024333
2025247
202636
By province or territory
  1. Ontario1,272
  2. Quebec689
  3. British Columbia630
  4. Alberta93
  5. Nova Scotia21
  6. Manitoba19
  7. New Brunswick13
  8. Saskatchewan7
  9. Newfoundland and Labrador2
  10. Prince Edward Island2
Employers with the most positions
  1. Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC189
  2. Conseillers en gestion et informatique CGI Inc.125
  3. Shopify Inc.103
  4. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services Inc.49
  5. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC48
  6. Accenture Inc.36
  7. KPMG LLP33
  8. Conseiller en Gestion et Informatique CGI Inc25
  9. Autodesk Canada Co.21
  10. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC20
  11. RingCentral Canada Inc.20
  12. CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc.19
  13. Groupe Technologies Desjardins inc.18
  14. Tech Mahindra Limited17
  15. Levio Conseils17
By stream
  1. Global Talent Stream (TFWP)2,005
  2. High-wage stream (TFWP)668
  3. LMIA for permanent residence only12

Work permits

Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).

YearTFWP permitsIMP permits
20261301,235
20251901,515
20242701,730
20233902,050
20223302,150
20212151,710
2020801,155
20191251,710
2018601,355
2017251,140
201615975
20150795

All work permits by year

1,2402,480201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
1,2402,4802015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015795
2016990
20171,165
20181,415
20191,835
20201,235
20211,925
20222,480
20232,440
20242,000
20251,705
20261,365

Permanent residence

Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).

New permanent residents by year

6851,370201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
6851,3702015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015290
2016255
2017635
20181,000
2019980
2020515
20211,240
20221,080
20231,200
20241,370
2025720
2026290
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Canadian Experience Class3,635
  2. Provincial Nominee Program3,340
  3. Federal Skilled Worker3,210

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$43.75C$66.67C$103.37
AlbertaC$44.23C$67.31C$96.15
British ColumbiaC$40.87C$63.16C$100.96
ManitobaC$41.83C$58.65C$87.82
New BrunswickC$33.33C$56.61C$94.02
Newfoundland and LabradorC$41.83C$54.50C$88.94
Nova ScotiaC$46.15C$58.97C$96.15
OntarioC$45.07C$66.67C$107.69
QuebecC$45.67C$67.55C$103.84
SaskatchewanC$40.00C$61.54C$79.33
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,722
Vacancies advertised
1,743
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$42.41