22222 – Information systems testing technicians
TEER 2Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2 years or more, or supervisory occupations
Lead statement
Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems.
Main duties
- Develop and document software testing plans
- Install software and hardware and configure operating system software in preparation for testing
- Execute, analyze and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests
- Develop and implement software and information system testing policies, procedures and scripts
- Identify, report, track and propose solutions to product defects.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college program in computer science, computer programming or network administration is usually required.
- College or other courses in computer programming or network administration are usually required.
- Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
Example job titles
application tester · application testing technician · software test coordinator · software testing technician · software tester · systems tester · test coordination analyst · user acceptance tester · systems testing technician · video game tester
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.50 | $35.00 | $51.28 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.81 | $32.22 | $56.34 |
| New Brunswick | $19.00 | $30.77 | $43.07 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $20.00 | $58.97 |
| Ontario | $22.50 | $37.98 | $51.28 |
| Manitoba | $21.03 | $32.97 | $41.64 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.72 | $35.16 | $47.67 |
| Alberta | $24.37 | $36.70 | $52.42 |
| British Columbia | $22.00 | $35.58 | $50.00 |
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.