Technical occupations in computer and information systems

How to become a computer network and web technician

Official title: Computer network and web technicians

Also called: Web technician, Network analyst, Network operator, Network controller, Network administrator, Web site administrator, Computer tape librarian, Network support analyst, Digital computer operator, Network support technician, Computer network technician, Internet web site technician

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 public and private sectors. Computer network technicians who are supervisors are included in this group.

Main tasks

Computer and network operators
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

How to become one

Completion of a college or other program in computer science, network administration, Web technology or a related field is usually required. Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers. Registration with a regulatory body is required in Saskatchewan.

See the full NOC 2021 profile

Ways in

College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 47% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Computer science; Computer and information sciences and support services, general; Computer/information technology administration and management.
Licence or registration: Registration with a regulatory body is required in Saskatchewan.

Pay · Outlook

Median pay: $70,200 a year The middle half earn $53,625 to $91,650.
About 40,800 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 42,400 are projected by 2033. (+3.9%)
Projected labour market to 2033: balance.

Questions people ask

How do I become a computer network and web technician?

How much does a computer network and web technician earn in Canada?

Median full-time pay is $70,200 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $53,625 to $91,650.

Is a computer network and web technician a growing career in Canada?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2033, from about 40,800 to about 42,400 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).

Do you need a degree to become a computer network and web technician?

Not always. 31% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: College or CEGEP program.

Sources

Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03