Job for the future Database Analysts and Data Administrators
Average hourly wage
$36.00
Job description
These individuals design and manage data management software. They are employed in consulting firms and IT services in the private and public sectors.
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- 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.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Main tasks
Database Analysts
- Identify and document user needs.
- Design and develop database architecture and management systems.
- Advise IT professionals on the application and implementation of database management tools.
- Perform data mining analysis.
- Directing, coordinating or supervising staff, as required.
Data Administrators
- Develop and implement data management policies, standards and models.
- Document requirements and develop policies regarding data collection and administration, access rules, data backup, and recovery.
- Specify the users and their access levels for each database segment.
- Advise information systems professionals on data collection, availability, and security.
- Draft documents related to procedures.
- Lead and coordinate, as required, teams of data administrators.
Formation
College
DCS in computer Science Technology 
Placement rate: 61.5%
32.4% of graduates pursue further studies
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Placement rate: 86.7%
6.7% of graduates pursue further studies
University
Computer science
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 88.4%
7.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 82.3%
13.5% of graduates pursue further studies
- École de technologie supérieure
- École polytechnique de Montréal
- Bishop's University
- Concordia University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université Laval
- McGill University
- TÉLUQ
Economics
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 67%
26.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 84.2%
5.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Management information
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 92.3%
3.8% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 86.7%
13.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Probability and statistics
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 62.5%
37.5% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 60%
30% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
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Last update: February 14, 2024
