Description
Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. Web technicians set up and maintain internet, extranet and intranet Web sites and Web-server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Computer network and Web technicians who are supervisors are included in this group.
Job Titles
- Local area network (LAN) technician
- Network administrator
- Network controller
- Network security administrator
- Network support technician
- Network system administrator
- Wide area network (WAN) technician
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.
Workplaces
- Information technology departments in the private and public sectors
Skills
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Evaluation
- Instructing
Abilities
- Fluency of Ideas
- Problem Identification
- Written Comprehension
- Categorization Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
Personal Attributes
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
Similar Occupations
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (10022)
- Computer systems developers and programmers (21230)
- Web designers (21233)
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (21311)
- User support technicians (22221)
- Information systems testing technicians (22222)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be moderate for Computer network and web technicians (22220) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The demand for workers in this occupation is expected to remain positive over the forecast period, due to continued demand for support for employees in remote working arrangements; securing networks to accommodate remote workloads; and accommodating growing demand for faster network equipment, data access and automation.
These technicians can be found in various industries, mostly in computer systems design and related services and telecommunications. They are also employed in financial institutions and in public administration, across all levels of government. The widespread use of more complex and constantly evolving computer technology by businesses is a key factor driving demand for this occupation.
Job prospects will be favourable for computer network technicians with five or more years of experience administering the operating system and software used by employers. This occupation requires continuous learning and development to keep up with the pace of emerging technologies.
Here are some key facts about Computer network and web technicians in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Computer network and web technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 40%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 9%
- 82% of computer network and web technicians work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 56% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $16.00 | $28.08 | $33.65 |
| Canada | $20.00 | $32.00 | $48.08 |
Training
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