Job description Computer Systems Development Coordinator in New Brunswick
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Find out what work is like for a computer systems development coordinator in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 21222).

Information systems specialists

Description

Information systems specialists analyze, test and assess systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Work week duration

Information systems specialists usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Information systems specialists have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Design, develop, test, implement and oversee IT systems
  • Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement within an organization's IT infrastructure
  • Review existing IT systems and internal processes
  • Develop, implement and apply policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems, and to ensure that all systems and processes meet organization standards and user requirements
  • Develop quality assurance procedures and tests for the development and improvement of new and existing systems
  • Identify, analyze and document discrepancies and ensure that appropriate adjustments are made
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on computer systems.

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  • Sitting

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Information systems specialists are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Information technology departments in the private and public sectors
  • Information technology consulting firms
  • Self-employed

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  • Indoors, environmentally controlled

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  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 21222), and a list of similar occupations:

  • computer systems analyst
  • informatics consultant
  • information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst
  • information technology (IT) consultant
  • management information systems (MIS) analyst
  • systems auditor
  • systems consultant

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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