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Information systems testing technicians

Occupation · NOC 2021 22222 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
22222
TEER
2
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
544
Median wage, Canada
C$35.00 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
141
NOC22222TEER 2
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Example job titles

  • application tester
  • application testing technician
  • software test coordinator
  • software tester
  • software testing technician
  • systems tester
  • systems testing technician
  • user acceptance tester

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Develop and document software testing plans
  • Install software and hardware and configure operating system software in preparation for testing
  • Execute, analyze and document results of software application, video game and information and telecommunication systems tests
  • Develop and implement software and information system testing policies, procedures and scripts
  • Identify, report, track and propose solutions to product defects.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of a college program in computer science, computer programming or network administration is usually required.
  • College or other courses in computer programming or network administration are usually required.
  • Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

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

Approved positions by year

509920162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
5099201620182020202220242026
Data table
201621
201734
201819
201957
202039
202146
202272
202399
202499
202547
202611
By province or territory
  1. Ontario301
  2. Quebec142
  3. British Columbia57
  4. Alberta24
  5. Manitoba10
  6. Nova Scotia7
  7. Saskatchewan2
  8. Prince Edward Island1
Employers with the most positions
  1. Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc55
  2. 10148636 Canada Inc18
  3. CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc.15
  4. Fortinet Technologies (Canada) ULC13
  5. Divertissements Gameloft inc12
  6. QA Consultants Inc.7
  7. Conseillers en gestion et informatique CGI Inc.6
  8. Technologies GlobalStep Inc6
  9. Procase Consulting Inc5
  10. TrustArc Canada Inc5
  11. CAE Inc5
  12. Virtusa Consulting & Services Inc.4
  13. Les Entreprises MRA Paysagistes inc.4
  14. Atlantis Consulting Group Inc.4
  15. Solutions TI Kag Inc.4
By stream
  1. Global Talent Stream (TFWP)273
  2. High-wage stream (TFWP)216
  3. Low-wage stream (TFWP)27
  4. LMIA for permanent residence only7
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

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
20261095
20251085
202435150
202320155
202215255
20210165
20205135
201910215
20180165
20170130
20160150
20150150

All work permits by year

135270201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
1352702015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015150
2016150
2017130
2018165
2019225
2020140
2021165
2022270
2023175
2024185
202595
2026105
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Permanent residence

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

New permanent residents by year

243485201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
2434852015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015155
2016100
2017245
2018315
2019340
2020175
2021485
2022220
2023295
2024245
2025180
202670
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Canadian Experience Class1,815
  2. Federal Skilled Worker820
  3. Provincial Nominee Program555
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Wages

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

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$17.50C$35.00C$51.28
AlbertaC$24.37C$36.70C$52.42
British ColumbiaC$22.00C$35.58C$50.00
ManitobaC$21.03C$32.97C$41.64
New BrunswickC$19.00C$30.77C$43.07
Nova ScotiaC$21.81C$32.22C$56.34
OntarioC$22.50C$37.98C$51.28
QuebecC$16.10C$20.00C$58.97
SaskatchewanC$24.72C$35.16C$47.67
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
141
Vacancies advertised
195
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$37.00
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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