Trends in careers that require computer skills

Computer and Information Systems Managers

• They are responsible for determining how their company uses computer technology and ensuring that the company has the hardware and software they need.
• They oversee computer analysts and other professionals to ensure that computer systems are set up correctly, working properly and protected from hackers.
• Since they are responsible for computer networks and overseeing professionals who work with computers, it is crucial that they have a high level of computer skills and wide range of computer-related knowledge (6)
• The median annual wage for computer and information systems managers was $142,530 in May 2018. (4)

Medical and Health Services Managers

• Medical and health services managers oversee operations of facilities such as nursing homes and medical clinics.
• They are responsible for a range of tasks that involve using computers, including producing budgets, making staff schedules and producing reports.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, such as health management, is required for this career.
• While all medical and health services managers use computers for some of their duties, those who specialize as health information managers must have particularly strong computer skills to work with health information in databases. (6)
• The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $99,730 in May 2018. (4)

Biomedical Engineers

• Biomedical engineers have a wide range of duties, including medical research and medical product development.
• They are also responsible for creating computer programs that are used to operate medical equipment.
• They're required to have a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or a similar subject, and students are advised to take courses in computer programming as part of their studies.
• It's also common for them to use computers in other capacities, such as analyzing research data, and the range of computer-related tasks they perform demonstrates their need for strong computer skills. (6)
• The average salary for Biomedical Engineers is $60,000 in Canada in November of 2019. (2)

Cybersecurity

• This all-encompassing digital age, power grids and military equipment and more are all managed by computers.
• Computer hackers have the ability to disrupt major infrastructural functions if companies and governments do not take their cyber security seriously.
• Among the most important cybersecurity skills are: Intrusion Detection, Virus Protection Software, Malware Analysis, Malware Reversal, Software, Programming, Risk Management, Operating Systems, Information Management and Data Encryption. (5)
• The average cybersecurity salary for this position falls between $90,000 and $160,000. (1)

Urban and Regional Planners

• Urban and regional planners are normally expected to earn a master's degree in the field to prepare for their career.
• They help determine the needs of a community and make recommendations about what building projects to approve or where parks, businesses and other developments should be located.
• In their work, they commonly use computers to create presentations and access data so it is important that they know how to work with a variety of software, including statistics programs, Geographic Information Systems software and presentation software. (6)
• Starting at about $40,000 and rising to $95,000 or more, depending on experience, location and whether you work in the public or private sector. Urban planners in large cities often make more money than those in smaller centres. (3)

Multimedia Artists and Animators

• Multimedia artists and animators produce animated characters, models, scenery and effects in products such as video games and movies.
• They typically study computer graphics or art and must have a bachelor's degree to be qualified to work in this field.
• Completing computer graphics courses is essential because multimedia artists and animators regularly use computer design software to produce visual images and characters for the projects they're working on. (6)
• A Multimedia Artist or Animator will normally receive average salaries somewhere between $48,000 and $72,000 based on education and experience. (7)

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2. “Average Biomedical Engineer Salary in Canada.” PayScale, https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Biomedical_Engineer/Salary.



3. Bouw, Brenda, and Brenda Bouw. “I Want to Be an Urban Planner. What Will My Salary Be?” The Globe and Mail, 5 June 2017, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/i-want-to-be-an-urban-planner-what-will-my-salary-be/article15397913/.



4. “Computer and Information Systems Managers : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 Sept. 2019, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm.



5. Doyle, Alison. “Best Computer Skills to List on a Resume.” The Balance Careers, The Balance Careers, 12 June 2019, https://www.thebalancecareers.com/computer-skills-list-2063738.



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7. Www.recruiter.com. “Multimedia Artist or Animator Salary: Latest Wage and Compensation Trends in Your Area.” Recruiter, https://www.recruiter.com/salaries/multimedia-artists-and-animators-salary/.