21221 – Business systems specialists
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.5 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 40 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 70 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Business systems specialists perform detailed system tests, produce reports and develop new system architectures. They must also identify the strategic objectives of a company and translate these objectives into achievable tasks for an organization's information technology department.
Main duties
- Confer with clients to identify and document requirements
- Analyze information systems processes, and propose customized solutions to improve performance and efficiency
- Design, develop, integrate, test and implement information systems business solutions
- Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery
- Act as a liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams
- Conduct tests to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and functionality of system changes and enhancements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, information systems or a related discipline or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
- Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
Example job titles
business continuity analyst · informatics business analyst · information technology (IT) business analyst · information systems business analyst · systems business re-engineering analyst · computer systems business analyst · business systems analyst · business systems specialist - computer systems · business systems consultant · business analyst – computer systems · business data analyst · business intelligence analyst – Information technology (IT) · business intelligence specialist · business process analyst · enterprise resource planning (ERP) analyst · functional consultant - information systems · information systems implementation consultant · human resource information system (HRIS) analyst · technical business analyst · information systems technical specialist · information systems technical analyst
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.67 | $45.13 | $62.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33.96 | $46.33 | $60.66 |
| Nova Scotia | $27.00 | $46.15 | $66.67 |
| New Brunswick | $25.38 | $38.50 | $53.33 |
| Quebec | $30.05 | $46.15 | $67.39 |
| Ontario | $33.33 | $45.13 | $62.50 |
| Manitoba | $27.98 | $43.50 | $57.69 |
| Saskatchewan | $29.02 | $47.85 | $56.00 |
| Alberta | $33.33 | $48.08 | $72.12 |
| British Columbia | $27.40 | $42.40 | $60.44 |
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.