20012 – Computer and information systems managers
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 2 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 70 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 100 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.
Main duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations
- Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
- Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems
- Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project
- Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.
- Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required.
Example job titles
computer applications manager · computer system operations manager · computer systems development manager · computer systems manager · computerized information systems manager · data centre manager · data processing and systems analysis manager · data processing director · data processing manager · data processing planning manager · electronic data processing (EDP) manager · information systems manager · management information system (MIS) manager · computer and related services manager · systems development manager · Internet systems administrator · computer development division head · computer department coordinator · director of technology management · computer manager · computerized technical information manager · computer programs manager · computer networks manager · communication systems design manager · computer software design manager · information systems development director · information systems operations director · information technology (IT) development manager · information technology (IT) integration manager · information technology (IT) implementation manager · computer application development manager · computer legacy systems manager · network design manager · director of software engineering · software engineering manager · software development manager · systems implementation manager · computer systems integration manager · help desk manager - information technology (IT) · computer facility manager
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $43.75 | $66.67 | $103.37 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $41.83 | $54.50 | $88.94 |
| Nova Scotia | $46.15 | $58.97 | $96.15 |
| New Brunswick | $33.33 | $56.61 | $94.02 |
| Quebec | $45.67 | $67.55 | $103.84 |
| Ontario | $45.07 | $66.67 | $107.69 |
| Manitoba | $41.83 | $58.65 | $87.82 |
| Saskatchewan | $40.00 | $61.54 | $79.33 |
| Alberta | $44.23 | $67.31 | $96.15 |
| British Columbia | $40.87 | $63.16 | $100.96 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.