NOC 22220: Computer network and web technicians
What computer network and web technicians do
Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. Web technicians set up and maintain internet, extranet and intranet web sites and web server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors. Computer network technicians who are supervisors are included in this group.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Computer and network operators
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and administer local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
- Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate access and use of computer networks
- Provide problem-solving services to network users
- Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
- Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
- Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
- May supervise other workers in this group.
- Web technicians
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
- Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
- Control and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed software
- Respond to requests for help and information from Web site visitors and Web site designers.
Job titles under NOC 22220
26 job titles are classified here, including computer network technician, data centre operator, Internet Web site technician.
- computer master console operator
- computer network technician
- computer network technicians' supervisor
- computer operations supervisor
- computer tape librarian
- data centre operator
- digital computer operator
- Internet Web site technician
- local area network (LAN) administrator
- local area network (LAN) manager
- local area network (LAN) operator
- local area network (LAN) technician
- network administrator
- network analyst
- network controller
- network operator
- network security administrator
- network support analyst
- network support technician
- network system administrator
- server administrator
- technical support analyst - network
- Web site administrator
- Web technician
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college or other program in computer science, network administration, Web technology or a related field is usually required.
- Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in Saskatchewan.
Computer network and web technicians 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 | $21.00/hr | $36.00/hr | $55.00/hr |
Toronto ON | $18.67/hr | $35.71/hr | $58.24/hr |
Montréal QC | $23.27/hr | $35.53/hr | $51.67/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $20.00/hr | $31.25/hr | $49.04/hr |
Calgary AB | $22.00/hr | $36.06/hr | $55.00/hr |
Edmonton AB | $19.23/hr | $38.67/hr | $52.52/hr |
Ottawa ON | $24.62/hr | $40.25/hr | $54.88/hr |
Winnipeg MB | $20.00/hr | $36.00/hr | $49.00/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $25.71/hr | $37.02/hr | $56.57/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $19.00/hr | $35.71/hr | $57.69/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $23.00/hr | $34.00/hr | $51.28/hr |
London ON | $19.00/hr | $35.71/hr | $57.69/hr |
Halifax NS | $26.37/hr | $40.00/hr | $52.88/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $20.00/hr | $31.25/hr | $49.04/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $25.00/hr | $35.00/hr | $46.63/hr |
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK | $22.00/hr | $35.58/hr | $52.00/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.62/hr | $37.43/hr | $66.67/hr |
Nova Scotia | $19.23/hr | $39.16/hr | $52.88/hr |
New Brunswick | $26.05/hr | $36.88/hr | $57.69/hr |
Quebec | $25.71/hr | $37.02/hr | $56.57/hr |
Ontario | $19.00/hr | $35.71/hr | $57.69/hr |
Manitoba | $20.41/hr | $36.36/hr | $49.00/hr |
Saskatchewan | $22.00/hr | $33.23/hr | $46.63/hr |
Alberta | $21.00/hr | $38.67/hr | $55.00/hr |
British Columbia | $20.00/hr | $31.25/hr | $49.04/hr |
Using NOC 22220 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 26 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 10022)
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311)
- Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
- Information systems testing technicians (NOC 22222)
- User support technicians (NOC 22221)
- Web designers (NOC 21233)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for computer network and web technicians?
Computer network and web technicians are NOC 2021 unit group 22220. Example job titles in this group include computer network technician, data centre operator, Internet Web site technician, local area network (LAN) administrator.
What TEER is NOC 22220?
NOC 22220 is TEER 2 (College diploma or apprenticeship (2+ years)). Usually requires a 2–3 year college program or a 2–5 year apprenticeship, or the occupation carries supervisory or significant safety responsibilities. 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 network and web technicians earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $36.00/hr, about $70,000 a year full-time, with a range of $21.00/hr to $55.00/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.