Computer Network Technicians
Job description
These individuals operate and maintain computer networks, software, and equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and intranet sites as well as servers. This group includes supervisors of computer network technicians.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
Main tasks
- Install and test computer hardware as well as network and operating system software.
- Investigate the causes of failures and solve problems encountered by network users.
- Control the performance, access, and use of systems and networks.
- Update hardware and software related to web servers.
- Implement traffic control and network security software and optimize server performance.
- Perform routine, safety, and quality checks and maintain records thereof.
- Back up and restore data.
- Control and monitor the use of email, Internet browsing, and installed software.
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 2018 to 2020.- Minimum
- $20.00
- Median
- $30.00
- Maximum
- $46.15
Job prospects for 2019-2023
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Job prospects for 2019-2023
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2018
All of Québec
22,000
All of Québec
na
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- 94.8%
- Part time
- 5.2%
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$58,000
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 541521% of jobs
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NAICS 9113% of jobs
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NAICS 5112% of jobs
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NAICS 6110% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 455% of jobs
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Others39% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 541521% of jobs
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NAICS 9113% of jobs
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NAICS 5112% of jobs
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NAICS 6110% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 455% of jobs
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Others39% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS
in
soutien
informatique
Code : 5229
Placement rate: 60.4%
28.9% of graduates pursue further studies
College
DCS
in
computer
Science
Technology
Code : 420B0
Placement rate: 52.6%
42.7% of graduates pursue further studies
Sometimes required
- Knowledge of the Linux operating system is generally an asset
- Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- System analysis
- Reading comprehension
- Judgment and decision-making
- Critical thought
- Information processing
- Troubleshooting
- Active listening
- Result evaluation
- Systems evaluation
- Solving complex problems
- Programing
- Oral expression
- Monitoring operations
- Quality control analysis
- Operation analysis
- Active learning
- Written expression
- Time management
- Coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Operations and control
- Human resource management
- Mathematics
- Service oriented
- Social perception
- Repair
Abilities
- Awareness of issues
- Written comprehension
- Information organization
- Verbal skills
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Near vision
- Oral comprehension
- Speech recognition
- Classification
- Written expression
- Idea generation
- Selective attention
- Speech clarity
- Originality
- Processing flexibility
- Basic numeracy
- Mathematical reasoning
- Perception speed
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Autonomy
- Rigour
- Sense of initiative
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Intermediate knowledge of the English language
- Respect standards and regulations
- Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
- Friendliness
- Patience
Interests
- Work in computer science or information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Make, build, install
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- 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 2281
Computer network technicians
Job titles
- System administrator
- Web technician
- Computer network technician
- Local area network (lan) technician
- Wide area network (wan) technician
- Local area network (lan) administrator
- Wide area network (wan) administrator
- Server administrator
- Web site administrator
- Network administrator
- Network support analyst
- Computer tape librarian
- Network controller
- Data centre operator
- Network operator
- Local area network (lan) operator
- Local area network (lan) manager
- Computer master console operator
- Digital computer operator
- Computer network technicians' supervisor
- Computer operations supervisor
- Internet web site technician
- Network support technician
Skill type
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Last update: December 3, 2021
