Job requirements Information Technology (IT) Director in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an information technology (IT) director in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.
  • Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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