Computer Systems Evaluators

Job description

These individuals evaluate the performance of various software and systems.

Environment

  • Controlled ambient temperature

Main tasks

  • Develop and implement rules, procedures, and test scenarios.
  • Install and configure hardware and software.
  • Execute and analyze tests on various software and systems.
  • Document the results.

Advancement and mobility

  • Experience leads to various positions (programming, web development, systems analysis, etc.).

Hourly wage

The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2022 to 2024.
Minimum
$16.10
Median
$18.99
Maximum
$47.36

Job prospects for 2024-2028

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Job prospects

All of Québec

Very good

All of Québec

Non available

Total jobs for 2023

All of Québec

4,000

All of Québec

na

Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
28.7% Female
71.3% Male

Not available.
  • 28.7% Female
  • 71.3% Male

Job types

All of Québec

Not available.
Full time
Part time

Not available.
  • Full time
  • Part time

Yearly wage on 2020

All of Québec

$43,200

All of Québec

Other characteristics

All of Québec

  • Non traditional for women
  • None

All of Québec

  • Non traditional for women
  • None

Sectors of activity

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. NAICS 5415
    50% of jobs
  2. NAICS 51
    18% of jobs
  3. NAICS 55, 56
    5% of jobs
  4. NAICS 5413, 5414
    3% of jobs
  5. NAICS 91
    3% of jobs
  6. Others
    21% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. NAICS 5415
    50% of jobs
  2. NAICS 51
    18% of jobs
  3. NAICS 55, 56
    5% of jobs
  4. NAICS 5413, 5414
    3% of jobs
  5. NAICS 91
    3% of jobs
  6. Others
    21% of jobs

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

College

DCS in computer Science Technology
Code : 420B0

Placement rate: 61.5%

32.4% of graduates pursue further studies

More on graduates’ employment situation

Sometimes required

  • Certification or training provided by a software vendor may be required.

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

  • Data collection
  • Information processing
  • Critical thought
  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral expression
  • Programing
  • Active listening
  • Written expression
  • Result evaluation
  • Active learning
  • Quality control analysis
  • Solving complex problems
  • System analysis
  • Operation analysis
  • Judgment and decision-making
  • Systems evaluation
  • Time management
  • Science

Abilities

  • Awareness of issues
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Inductive reasoning
  • Written comprehension
  • Oral comprehension
  • Written expression
  • Verbal skills
  • Information organization
  • Near vision
  • Speech recognition
  • Idea generation
  • Processing flexibility
  • Selective attention
  • Speech clarity
  • Classification
  • Originality

Knowledge and attributes

  • Critical thinking
  • Focussed on results
  • Perseverance
  • Autonomy
  • Capacity to adapt
  • Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English)
  • Rigour
  • Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
  • Sense of observation
  • Knowledge of communication and media

Interests

  • Draft, communicate, and inform
  • Work in computer science or information and communication technologies (ICT)
  • Conduct tests and trials, control processes

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic
People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Investigative
People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Conventional
People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.

Official name of the NOC 22222

Information systems testing technicians

Job titles

  • Video Game Testers
  • Test coordination analyst
  • Software test coordinator
  • Application tester
  • Application testing technician
  • Software tester
  • User acceptance tester
  • Systems tester
  • Software testing technician
  • Systems testing technician
  • Video game tester

Skill type

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

Last update: January 29, 2026

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