22220 – Computer network and web technicians
Lead statement
Computer and network operators establish, operate, maintain, and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. Supervisors of computer and network operators and web technicians are included in this occupation.
Main duties
- 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.
- 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.
Employment requirements
- Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
- Completion of a college or other program in computer science, network administration, Web technology or a related field is usually required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in Saskatchewan.
Example job titles
network controller · local area network (LAN) technician · network administrator · network support technician · network system administrator · wide area network (WAN) technician · network security administrator · Internet Web site technician · Web site administrator · server administrator · Web technician
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $36.00 | $55.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.62 | $37.43 | $66.67 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.23 | $39.16 | $52.88 |
| New Brunswick | $26.05 | $36.88 | $57.69 |
| Quebec | $25.71 | $37.02 | $56.57 |
| Ontario | $19.00 | $35.71 | $57.69 |
| Manitoba | $20.41 | $36.36 | $49.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.00 | $33.23 | $46.63 |
| Alberta | $21.00 | $38.67 | $55.00 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $31.25 | $49.04 |
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.