IT jobs in Canada

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IT jobs in Canada

Support to power your IT career. Your skills have never been more in demand - so why settle for a role that you don't love?

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From contract to permanent positions, junior coders to projects and change experts, CISOs and CIOs, we have the most extensive range of technology jobs out there.

 

Our recruitment experience in IT and technology jobs 

As a technology professional, your skills have never been more in demand, with organizations across almost every industry looking to innovate their digital processes, products and services at rapid pace.  

As market leaders, with a dedicated team of specialist consultants, we’ll support and advise you in relation to your in-demand skills and talents, unlocking exciting job opportunities in a thriving tech landscape.   

We place thousands of people in both permanent and contract tech roles every year, with our tech division leveraging the latest technology to intelligently engage with organizations and match them to the right talent. 

This means you have access to a range of tech-focused roles and the chance to work with leading, cutting-edge employers. We’ll bring you tech opportunities in data analysis, data science, Automation, CRM (e.g. Salesforce) and ERP, Project/Program management, IT leadership, software development, cyber security, ServiceNow, Workday architecture and more. 

From dealing in Blockchain to artificial intelligence (AI), the employers we work with are invested in the tech world of tomorrow, along with the industry’s emerging job opportunities. There’s a particularly strong demand for software architects, Infrastructure Architect, UI/UX developers, security architects, cloud architects and DevOps engineers -we’ve got the jobs to match your skills.  

Whether you’re looking to innovate in an agile tech start-up or a global software enterprise, we have the tech job for your level of seniority and to suit your work/life balance needs. From heads of IT to entry-level coders - and positions in FinTech, EdTech, Cleantech and more - our dedicated, trusted employer relationships make us a lifelong partner of choice to our candidates.    

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Technology employers we work with 

Working with numerous organizations, you’ll benefit from our expansive network of progressive, tech-driven employers. Choose from disruptive start-ups on their way to unicorn status, to market-leading, globally recognized enterprises. We can bring you roles in both the public and private sectors across a range of industries.  

Our sophisticated and enviable partner network allows us to build and share our sought-after expertise, delivering value to your career in tech.  

 

Our technology recruitment process 

 

1. Meet dedicated tech experts you can trust 

Your application goes directly to your very own consultant, plugged into the world of tech. Our experts are immersed in everything digital, informing you about the latest trends and industry developments.  

 

2. Get the knowledge, insights and honesty you deserve 

Your expert tech consultant will review your resume to match the in-demand skills tech employers are looking for – whether that be a specific coding language or an understanding of agile practices. 

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3. Flexible interview process 

Your dedicated consultant will meet you virtually or in one of our many offices near you; the choice is yours. 

 

4. Share your tech ambitions 

We listen and provide impartial career advice to best understand your suitability and needs to help place you in the right tech job within the right organization.  

Your specialist recruiter will leverage our employer network to make sure your profile gets priority. They’ll share company insights to help you prepare for your interview and be there for any feedback or questions throughout the process. 

 

5. Secure lifelong partners in tech 

Our commitment towards your tech career doesn't end after the interview process. We’ll stay in touch and continue to share opportunities that fit your long-term ambitions in tech. 

Whether you’re signing a temporary contract for one week or making a permanent career move – we’re here for every step of your journey. This unrivalled, dedicated careers service is part of what makes us your lifelong partner. 

*For temporary and contractor job applications - your dedicated consultant will take you through the process and advise you on the necessary requirements around compliance and reference checks.

 

 

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    Get knowledge and insights

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IT AND TECHNOLOGY JOBS FAQs

Yes – with the size and scale of digital transformation projects occurring at most enterprises, across the public and private sectors, and a huge range of start-ups and scale-up looking to take their product to market and secure more investment, there are a huge number of exciting opportunities for permanent tech employees and contractors alike.

Salaries across the board for IT roles are highly competitive and vary depending on location.

An Enterprise Architect in Cloud can earn $180,000 - $200,000.

In Cyber Security, Vice-Presidents earn the highest salaries with rates of up to $210,000 for a Security Operations Center VP and $200,000 for a Governance, Risk & Compliance VP.

In Infrastructure, Enterprise and Solution Architects can earn between $120,000 - $145,000 and in Leadership a CIO TSX 60 could be looking at a salary of between $380,000 - $400,000, a CTO SME could earn between $180,000-$200,000 and a Head of IT Security between $175,000 - $185,000.

Full Stack Developers can command a salary of around $120,000 per year, and QA Analysts can receive salaries starting around $70,000 a year to $100,000 depending on specialty, location and experience.

A Data Scientist can earn from $90,000 to $110,000.

Architects and leadership professionals can command the highest salaries. Cloud Enterprise Architects can earn $140,000 to $180,000, while Data Architects can earn up to $125,000 to $180,000.

Right now, there’s huge demand for experienced, ambitious and skilled professionals with niche tech skillsets.

The top 5 tech in demand jobs are:

  • Software Engineer
  • IT Project Manager
  • IT Support Technician (Help Desk/Desktop Support)
  • Data Analyst (Data Engineer/ Data Analyst/ BI Analyst/ Systems Analyst)
  • Cyber Security Engineer

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You will need technical skills and understanding specific to your discipline. Degrees or qualifications in a relevant area of computer science are beneficial. However, demonstrable experience can be just as, if not more, important than any qualifications.

As an overall, universal rule, you’ll need a strong understanding of emerging technologies, excellent communications skills, as well as a thirst for knowledge and a passion for continuous development and learning.

In a nutshell, everyone. Technology is so integral to maintaining a successful business today, and it’s evolving so rapidly that employers are constantly on the lookout for professionals who can help them realise their ambitions.

That’s why there is huge demand in both private and public sectors, smaller start-ups and scale-ups and large multinationals, for professionals with skills like yours. Unsure where you want to work?

As your trusted career partner, we care about providing you with the best service: discussing job opportunities in a clear, transparent and honest way and giving you access to the latest intelligence and insights to shape your decisions.