Business systems specialists

NOC

21221

perform detailed system tests, produce reports and develop new system architectures. They also translate the strategic objectives of a company into tasks for information technology departments.

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Full NOC Description

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. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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

Also Known As

business systems analyst
business systems consultant
business systems specialist - computer systems
information systems business analyst
information technology (IT) business analyst

Requirements

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 may be required by some employers.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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55.1%

Female

44.9%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

21.6%

25-34

36.2%

35-44

28.4%

45-54

13.8%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

10.2%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.8%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

24.6%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

64.4%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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28.2%

Professional, scientific and technical services

20.5%

Public administration

12.8%

Finance and insurance

38.5%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

35.00%

Southeast

31.60%

Southwest

29.10%

Central

4.30%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$78,000

Southeast

$75,500

Southwest

$78,000

Central

$72,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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