How to become an information systems testing technician
Official title: Information systems testing technicians
Also called: Systems tester, Systems testing technician, Software testing technician, Application testing technician, Quality assurance tester - information systems, Quality assurance analyst - information systems, Software tester, Video game tester, Application tester, User acceptance tester, Software test coordinator, Test coordination analyst
Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
Main tasks
- 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, video game 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
How to become one
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.
Ways in
- College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 37% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Computer science; Computer and information sciences and support services, general; Design and applied arts.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $68,250 a year The middle half earn $46,800 to $89,993.
- About 20,000 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 23,100 are projected by 2033. (+15.5%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: strong risk of surplus.
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Questions people ask
How do I become an information systems testing technician?
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.
How much does an information systems testing technician earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $68,250 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $46,800 to $89,993.
Is an information systems testing technician a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 16% by 2033, from about 20,000 to about 23,100 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become an information systems testing technician?
Not always. 32% 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