NOC 21222: Information systems specialists
What information systems specialists do
Information systems specialists analyze, test and assess systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Design, develop, test, implement and oversee IT systems
- Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement within an organization's IT infrastructure
- Review existing IT systems and internal processes
- Develop, implement and apply policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems, and to ensure that all systems and processes meet organization standards and user requirements
- Develop quality assurance procedures and tests for the development and improvement of new and existing systems
- Identify, analyze and document discrepancies and ensure that appropriate adjustments are made
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on computer systems.
Job titles under NOC 21222
40 job titles are classified here, including computer systems analyst, informatics consultant, information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst.
- applications analyst - computer systems
- cloud service management specialist
- computer analyst
- computer consultant
- computer simulations analyst
- computer systems analyst
- computer systems development coordinator
- data processing consultant
- electronic data processing (EDP) auditor
- enterprise architect - information technology (IT)
- informatics applications analyst
- informatics consultant
- informatics quality assurance (QA) analyst
- information systems analyst - computer systems
- information systems contingency planner
- information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst
- information technology (IT) analyst
- information technology (IT) auditor
- information technology (IT) consultant
- information technology (IT) consulting account manager
- information technology (IT) engineer
- information technology (IT) operations analyst
- information technology (IT) project manager
- information technology (IT) specialist
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related discipline or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
- Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
- Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
- A professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or another related information technology (IT) designation.
Information systems specialists 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 | $28.85/hr | $46.15/hr | $68.68/hr |
Toronto ON | $27.47/hr | $48.08/hr | $73.85/hr |
Montréal QC | $30.40/hr | $46.26/hr | $65.10/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $29.99/hr | $46.15/hr | $80.13/hr |
Calgary AB | $27.13/hr | $48.08/hr | $77.50/hr |
Edmonton AB | $27.13/hr | $48.08/hr | $68.00/hr |
Ottawa ON | $28.85/hr | $49.33/hr | $76.92/hr |
Winnipeg MB | $26.25/hr | $42.56/hr | $57.69/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $30.00/hr | $46.15/hr | $63.19/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $28.59/hr | $47.00/hr | $72.60/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $28.59/hr | $47.00/hr | $72.60/hr |
London ON | $27.88/hr | $40.38/hr | $70.00/hr |
Halifax NS | $31.25/hr | $44.62/hr | $61.54/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $28.85/hr | $44.00/hr | $60.00/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $28.21/hr | $45.13/hr | $63.46/hr |
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK | $28.21/hr | $45.13/hr | $63.46/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.08/hr | $40.30/hr | $54.53/hr |
Nova Scotia | $29.33/hr | $43.75/hr | $63.46/hr |
New Brunswick | $25.65/hr | $38.46/hr | $54.95/hr |
Quebec | $30.00/hr | $46.15/hr | $63.19/hr |
Ontario | $28.59/hr | $47.00/hr | $72.60/hr |
Manitoba | $25.70/hr | $42.31/hr | $62.50/hr |
Saskatchewan | $28.21/hr | $45.13/hr | $63.46/hr |
Alberta | $27.13/hr | $48.08/hr | $68.00/hr |
British Columbia | $29.99/hr | $46.15/hr | $75.44/hr |
Using NOC 21222 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 40 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 managers (NOC 20012)
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311)
- Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
- Data scientists (NOC 21211)
- Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
- Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100)
- Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201)
- Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
- Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
- Web designers (NOC 21233)
- Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for information systems specialists?
Information systems specialists are NOC 2021 unit group 21222. Example job titles in this group include computer systems analyst, informatics consultant, information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst, information technology (IT) consultant.
What TEER is NOC 21222?
NOC 21222 is TEER 1 (University degree). Usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate), or experience from a related TEER 2 occupation. 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 information systems specialists earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $46.15/hr, about $90,000 a year full-time, with a range of $28.85/hr to $68.68/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.