Overview
Business systems specialists perform detailed system tests, produce reports and develop new system architectures. They must also identify the strategic objectives of a company and translate these objectives into achievable tasks for an organization's information technology department. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Confer with clients to identify and document requirements
Analyze information systems processes, and propose customized solutions to improve performance and efficiency
Design, develop, integrate, test and implement information systems business solutions
Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery
Act as a liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams
Conduct tests to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and functionality of system changes and enhancements
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$55,143
$91,892
$127,326
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
880expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, information systems or a related discipline or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
Certification or training may be required by some employers.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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