Computer network and web technicians

Computer network and web technicians

NOC
22220

Computer network technicians set up, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area computer networks. Web technicians set up and maintain internet, extranet and intranet web sites and web servers.

Quick facts

3-Year Outlook

Moderate
Moderate

3-Year Job Openings

104
 

Median Hourly Wage

$28.59
$18.00
Low
$42.56
High

Average Salary

$67,600
 

Typically Required

College or apprenticeship

Employed

1,406
 
Job details

Full NOC Description

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.
  • Also Known As

    • computer network technician
    • data centre operator
    • Internet Web site technician
    • local area network (LAN) administrator
    • local area network (LAN) technician
    • network administrator
    • network support technician
    • network system administrator
    • Web technician
    Requirements

    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.
  • Provincial Regulation

    • Provincially Regulated: Yes
    Employment by Sex

    The following graph shows the percentage of men and women working in this occupation in New Brunswick.

    Data legend

    16.4%
    Female
    83.6%
    Male
    Employment by age

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

    Data legend

    6.5%
    15-24
    16.9%
    25-34
    34.9%
    35-44
    29.9%
    45-54
    10.7%
    55-64
    1.1%
    65+
    Employment by highest level of education

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

    Data legend

    0.8%
    No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
    17.5%
    High School, Diploma or Equivalent
    1.9%
    Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
    61.9%
    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    17.9%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

    The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

    Data legend

    28.2%
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    19.1%
    Information and cultural industries
    17.9%
    Public administration
    34.7%
    All Other Industries
    Employment by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

    Data legend

    9.60%
    Northeast
    28.10%
    Southeast
    34.20%
    Southwest
    19.60%
    Central
    8.50%
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

    Data legend

    $75,000
    Northeast
    $70,500
    Southeast
    $66,000
    Southwest
    $66,000
    Central
    $58,000
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

    The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

    No Data Available

    Southeast

    $28.59
    $18.00
    Low
    $42.56
    High

    Southwest

    $26.44
    $14.75
    Low
    $36.00
    High

    Central

    $28.59
    $18.00
    Low
    $42.56
    High

    Northwest

    $28.59
    $18.00
    Low
    $42.56
    High
    Salary

    The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

    New Brunswick

    $67,600

    Newfoundland

    $73,200

    Prince Edward Island

    $60,400

    Nova Scotia

    $70,400

    Canada

    $76,900
    Employment Outlook

    The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

    104
     

    New Jobs: 3-Year

    27
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

    77
     

    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

    380
     

    New Jobs: 10-Year

    74
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

    306