NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers
What computer and information systems managers do
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.
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.
Job titles under NOC 20012
58 job titles are classified here, including business systems manager, cloud solutions architect manager, computer systems manager.
- application development director - information technology (IT)
- business systems manager
- cloud architect manager
- cloud engineering manager
- cloud operations manager
- cloud services manager
- cloud solutions architect manager
- communication systems design manager
- computer and related services manager
- computer application development manager
- computer applications manager
- computer department coordinator
- computer development division head
- computer facility manager
- computer legacy systems manager
- computer manager
- computer networks manager
- computer programs manager
- computer software design manager
- computer system operations manager
- computer systems development manager
- computer systems integration manager
- computer systems manager
- computerized information systems manager
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.
Computer and information systems managers wages in Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data. Annual figures assume full-time work (1,950 hours a year).
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $43.75/hr | $66.67/hr | $103.37/hr |
Toronto ON | $45.54/hr | $67.69/hr | $120.19/hr |
Montréal QC | $36.92/hr | $68.27/hr | $110.58/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $40.87/hr | $67.31/hr | $100.96/hr |
Calgary AB | $48.08/hr | $68.27/hr | $105.53/hr |
Edmonton AB | $44.23/hr | $67.31/hr | $96.15/hr |
Ottawa ON | $45.07/hr | $66.67/hr | $107.69/hr |
Winnipeg MB | $40.38/hr | $59.02/hr | $87.69/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $45.67/hr | $67.55/hr | $103.84/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $45.73/hr | $67.28/hr | $96.94/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $44.23/hr | $64.62/hr | $96.15/hr |
London ON | $45.07/hr | $66.67/hr | $107.69/hr |
Halifax NS | $46.15/hr | $60.10/hr | $96.15/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $41.21/hr | $64.90/hr | $96.15/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $43.12/hr | $64.60/hr | $87.62/hr |
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK | $50.48/hr | $64.29/hr | $82.00/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $41.83/hr | $54.50/hr | $88.94/hr |
Nova Scotia | $46.15/hr | $58.97/hr | $96.15/hr |
New Brunswick | $33.33/hr | $56.61/hr | $94.02/hr |
Quebec | $45.67/hr | $67.55/hr | $103.84/hr |
Ontario | $45.07/hr | $66.67/hr | $107.69/hr |
Manitoba | $41.83/hr | $58.65/hr | $87.82/hr |
Saskatchewan | $40.00/hr | $61.54/hr | $79.33/hr |
Alberta | $44.23/hr | $67.31/hr | $96.15/hr |
British Columbia | $40.87/hr | $63.16/hr | $100.96/hr |
Using NOC 20012 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 58 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- Computer and information systems professionals (See 2122 Computer and information systems professionals)
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311)
- Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
- Computing services company president (NOC 00012)
- Local area network (LAN) manager (NOC 22220)
- Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for computer and information systems managers?
Computer and information systems managers are NOC 2021 unit group 20012. Example job titles in this group include business systems manager, cloud solutions architect manager, computer systems manager, data centre manager.
What TEER is NOC 20012?
NOC 20012 is TEER 0 (Management). Management occupations. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 work counts as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do computer and information systems managers earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $66.67/hr, about $130,000 a year full-time, with a range of $43.75/hr to $103.37/hr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.