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
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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
Data table
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 120 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 227 |
| 2020 | 232 |
| 2021 | 351 |
| 2022 | 618 |
| 2023 | 408 |
| 2024 | 333 |
| 2025 | 247 |
| 2026 | 36 |
- Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC189
- Conseillers en gestion et informatique CGI Inc.125
- Shopify Inc.103
- Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services Inc.49
- Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC48
- Accenture Inc.36
- KPMG LLP33
- Conseiller en Gestion et Informatique CGI Inc25
- Autodesk Canada Co.21
- Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC20
- RingCentral Canada Inc.20
- CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc.19
- Groupe Technologies Desjardins inc.18
- Tech Mahindra Limited17
- Levio Conseils17
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).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 130 | 1,235 |
| 2025 | 190 | 1,515 |
| 2024 | 270 | 1,730 |
| 2023 | 390 | 2,050 |
| 2022 | 330 | 2,150 |
| 2021 | 215 | 1,710 |
| 2020 | 80 | 1,155 |
| 2019 | 125 | 1,710 |
| 2018 | 60 | 1,355 |
| 2017 | 25 | 1,140 |
| 2016 | 15 | 975 |
| 2015 | 0 | 795 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 795 |
| 2016 | 990 |
| 2017 | 1,165 |
| 2018 | 1,415 |
| 2019 | 1,835 |
| 2020 | 1,235 |
| 2021 | 1,925 |
| 2022 | 2,480 |
| 2023 | 2,440 |
| 2024 | 2,000 |
| 2025 | 1,705 |
| 2026 | 1,365 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 290 |
| 2016 | 255 |
| 2017 | 635 |
| 2018 | 1,000 |
| 2019 | 980 |
| 2020 | 515 |
| 2021 | 1,240 |
| 2022 | 1,080 |
| 2023 | 1,200 |
| 2024 | 1,370 |
| 2025 | 720 |
| 2026 | 290 |
- Canadian Experience Class3,635
- Provincial Nominee Program3,340
- Federal Skilled Worker3,210
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$43.75 | C$66.67 | C$103.37 |
| Alberta | C$44.23 | C$67.31 | C$96.15 |
| British Columbia | C$40.87 | C$63.16 | C$100.96 |
| Manitoba | C$41.83 | C$58.65 | C$87.82 |
| New Brunswick | C$33.33 | C$56.61 | C$94.02 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$41.83 | C$54.50 | C$88.94 |
| Nova Scotia | C$46.15 | C$58.97 | C$96.15 |
| Ontario | C$45.07 | C$66.67 | C$107.69 |
| Quebec | C$45.67 | C$67.55 | C$103.84 |
| Saskatchewan | C$40.00 | C$61.54 | C$79.33 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,722
- Vacancies advertised
- 1,743
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$42.41
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