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 for 2024-2028
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.
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NAICS 541550% of jobs
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NAICS 5118% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 565% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 54143% of jobs
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NAICS 913% of jobs
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Others21% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 541550% of jobs
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NAICS 5118% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 565% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 54143% of jobs
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NAICS 913% of jobs
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Others21% 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
Sometimes required
- Certification or training provided by a software vendor may be required.
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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