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1. IT consultant
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IT Consultant stands for Information Technology Consultant. IT Consultant's main job is to look at complex data and computer systems and find inefficiencies, analyzes weaknesses or security threats.
They also needs to have good communication, attention to details, organization and presentation skills in order to be a good IT Consultant.
An IT consultant either works for a consulting or independently company.
The jobs can take weeks or months, but as consultants, needs to contract to work for that company until the job is done.
Consultants often have an office they report to, but often work on-site at the company to which they are contracted. <13>
An IT consultant usually works in partnership with clients, teaching them how to use information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems.
They work to improve the structure and efficiency of IT systems in various organizations.
IT consultants may be used to provide strategic guidance to customers with regard to technology, IT infrastructures and enabling major business processes through enhancements to IT.
They can also be used to provide guidance during selection and procurement as well as providing expert technical assistance, and may be responsible for user training and feedback.
IT consultants may also be involved in sales and business development, as well as technical duties. <14>
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Entry-level(0-5 years):
C$49,000
Mid-Career (5-10 yrs):
C$60,000
Experienced (10-20 yrs):
C$66,000
Late-Career (>20 yrs):
C$61,000
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Male:95%
Female:5%
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2. Web developer
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Web Developer's job is to build and shape a visitor's experience at a website.
They do this through the creation of page layouts such as headings and paragraphs, website styling like colors and fonts, and page features for example like animations and pictures.
Web developers work closely with project managers and designers to ensure the final product adheres to the predetermined budget, scope, and design.
While a Bachelor's Degree in computer science is not required for many positions, numerous years of hands-on experience coding both websites and web applications is strongly desired. <15>
For Web Developer, they must have strong written, creativity and oral communication skills, a solid grasp of graphic design, and exceptional time management capabilities in order to communicate their idea clearly to the readers about things they want to address and catch the audience attention.
They must be able to troubleshoot issues quickly and to stay up-to-date on current and emerging technologies, standards, and trends.
Through the use of code, such as HTML or JavaScript, web developers bring a website or web application to life.
Continued testing, maintenance, and updates are handled by the web developer throughout the lifecycle of the website.
Web developers work for a variety of employers in the government, non-profit, and corporate sectors.
However, many also work independently on a contract basis or for web development firms. <15>
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Entry-level(0-5 years):
C$46,000
Mid-Career (5-10 yrs):
C$56,000
Experienced (10-20 yrs):
C$63,000
Late-Career (>20 yrs):
C$73,000
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Male:82%
Female:18%
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3. Software Engineer
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As a software engineer, they work in a constantly evolving environment, due to technological advances and the strategic direction of their organization.
They will create, maintain, audit and improve systems to meet particular needs, often as advised by a systems analyst or architect, testing both hard and software systems to diagnose and resolve system faults.
Being a software engineer also covers writing diagnostic programs and designing and writing code for operating systems and software to ensure efficiency.
When required, they will make recommendations for future developments.
Job titles and descriptions in IT are not standardized.
Instead of a software engineer, they may be called a systems/ software/ database/ web programmer, engineer or developer, depending on the system that they are developing.
Alternatively, the programming language they use may become part of your title, such as Java or C++ developer.
The work of a software engineer can also form part of a multimedia programmer role.
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Entry-level(0-5 years):
C$65,000
Mid-Career (5-10 yrs):
C$77,000
Experienced (10-20 yrs):
C$84,000
Late-Career (>20 yrs):
C$95,000
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Male:91%
Female:9%
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4. Database Administrator
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Database Administrators (DBAs)'s job are to evaluate database software purchases and supervise the modification of any existing database software.
Their responsibility is to write and take care of computer database system, so they can provide the right information to the right person and on the right time.
Databases administer needs to take good responsibilities on storing and organizing all the data information on a computer.
They need to be troubleshooting and correct the data information that is wrong.
They also need to keep the data up dated and make sure that the data information meets with the users' requirements.
A database administrator needs to do many organizations, with the highest demand being in data-intensive organizations like insurance, finance, and content providers.
To be a database administrator, having a bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science, mathematics, software engineering and along with advanced education and certifications will be more likely to be hired.
Database management and storage is very important and key focus for many companies/business.
Examples of companies that need database administrators are hospitals, IT companies, local authorities, software companies and so on.
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Entry-level(0-5 years):
C$55,000
Mid-Career (5-10 yrs):
C$70,000
Experienced (10-20 yrs):
C$82,000
Late-Career (>20 yrs):
C$84,000
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Male:68%
Female:32%
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5. Cloud Architect
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A Cloud Architect's job includes Infrastructure-as-a- ervice (IAAS), Platform-as-a-Service (PAAS) and Software-as-a-Service modules and the concept is for a company to use the resources available to them over the internet instead spending their budget into building in house computing infrastructures.
To be a Cloud Architect needs the knowledge of a multitude of programming languages like Python, PHP, Java, Node and Ruby on Rails.
They also need the ability and the knowledge to integrate services and tools to any and all areas to be used like networks and data processing.
Basic things that a Could Architect needs to know about are public, private and hybrid clouds which are used to access files and resources and the platform which is the operating system upon which the applications used by the company will be based.
A cloud Architect also needs to keep up with the most recent updates and developments.
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Their greatest responsibilities are to be involved into management and supervision of cloud services is the security of the data and network resources.
Cloud Architect has become a popular job in the past years; due to cloud computing is being used more often.
Places that hire cloud architect are retail trade, manufacturing, finance and insurance companies extra.
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Entry-level(0-5 yrs):
C$107,000
Average salary:
C$152,459
Experienced(>20 yrs):
C$213,000
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Male:86%
Female:14%
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6. Computer Programmer
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A computer programmer is to write code using computer languages such as Java and C++.
They write and create instruction for computers to perform and follow.
They work closely which other people in the company while writing a program or to develop, maintain, debug, and test computer programs.
The responsibility of the computer programmer is to write code and manipulate it into a language the computer can understand and follow.
Computer Programmers needs to have strong abilities in analytical think in order to write programs that computers will understand.
They also need to be very attention to details where they will pay attention to every line of code written.
One wrong command and the entire program could malfunction.
Also good collaborations with other people in the company will help them to solve the problem faster or a program issue.
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To be a Computer Programmer they needs have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
However, some employers do hire applicants with an associate's degree and internship experience.
Having certifications for specific programming languages or for vendor-specific programming products are strongly recommended.
Computer programmers are usually heir by software companies such as the SAP Canada Inc.
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Entry-level(0-5 years):
C$47,000
Mid-Career (5-10 yrs):
C$61,000
Experienced (10-20 yrs):
C$71,000
Late-Career (>20 yrs):
C$72,000
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Male:91%
Female:9%
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