The Workplace
In Canada, as of early 2008, over 625,000 individuals are working in IT. The unemployment charge is barely 2%, decrease than the Canadian national average for the workforce. Most of the IT employment is in Ontario, with forty eight% of Canadian IT jobs there. Quebec is second with 25% of jobs, with the Prairie Provinces and British Columbia having 22%, whereas Atlantic Canada has solely about 5%. Nearly all IT positions are full-time, and, in 2008, the typical IT worker has held his/her place for over five years.

Male vs. Female
Males have seventy five% of at the moment’s positions, whereas over 70% of staff are between 25-44 years of age.

Education Level
An integral part of an IT career is a publish-secondary education, with over 34% of IT staff holding a Bachelor’s diploma, and 30% with community faculty or comparable training. thirteen% maintain a Graduate diploma, whereas 5% has a commerce diploma or certificate.

Industry Sectors
IT is used in almost each kind of work. However, probably the most opportunities are in technical, scientific, and professional companies, accounting for 46% of IT jobs in Canada. 11% of IT jobs are in manufacturing, and the remainder of the stability is made up by other occupations, akin to public administration, finance, insurance, and educational services. Over eighty% of IT jobs are often not covered by a union or collective agreement.

Hours and Wages
Though nearly all of IT positions have the usual 35-forty-hour work week, salaries have vital variation. In the last 4 years, rates for work have elevated, with almost 30% of employees earning $800-$1,000 per week. Near 17% earn $1,000-$1,200 per week, whereas thirteen% earn $1,200-$1,400 weekly. 17% of employee wages are over $1,600 per week.