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Introduction... 4 What.is.the.information.and.communications.technology.industry?... 5 Will.there.be.jobs.in.the.information.and. communications.technology.industry?... 5 What.jobs.will.there.be.in.the.information.and. communications.technology.industry?... 6 . Networks... 6 . Consulting... 6 . Teaching... 7 . Websites... 7 . Analysts.and.programmers... 8 . Multimedia... 8 Create.your.own.job:.start.your.own.business!... 9 Working.conditions... 10 Where.to.get.training... 11 . Nunavut.Arctic.College... 11 . Southern.colleges... 11 . University.programs... 11 . On-the-job.training... 11 Financial.assistance... 12 How.to.apply.for.a.job.in.the.information.and. communications.technology.sector...12 Career.planning... 13

Information Technology

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Introduction

In.Nunavut,.the.information.and.communications.technology.(ICT). industry.has.grown.quickly..Businesses,.government,.and.the.general.public. rely.on.the.services.and.skills.that.those.in.the.information.technology. industry.sector.can.provide..The.increasing.importance.of.information.and. communications.technology.services.means.that.skilled.workers.are.required.. There.is.a.growing.demand.for.people.who.can.design,.build,.install,.service,. and.create.information.technology.hardware.(the.equipment).and.software. (the.applications)..The.ICT.industry.offers.exciting.career.opportunities.to. suit.many.backgrounds.and.interests..If.you.are.interested.in.computing,. information.and.communications.technology.offers.many.career.possibilities.

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What is the information and communications

technology industry?

Information.and.communications.technology.(ICT).is.concerned.with. the.development,.application.and.management.of.information.and. communication.technology,.especially.in.large.organizations..Information. communications.and.technology.involves.the.use.of.computers.and.computer. software.to.digitally.store,.create,.organize.and.receive.information..For. example,.the.Government.of.Nunavut.relies.on.ICT.specialists.who.are.trained. and.qualified.to.ensure.that.all.information.belonging.to.the.Government.of. Nunavut.is.stored.and.accessible..Almost.certainly.you.have.used.a.personal. computer,.or.one.belonging.to.a.family.member.or.friend..Have.you.ever. wondered.how.it.works?.For.instance,.have.you.ever.been.curious.as.to.how.the. Internet.can.send.information.in.seconds?.If.you.have,.then.a.position.in.the. ICT.sector.might.be.of.interest.to.you.. The.ICT.sector.is.rapidly.changing..This.sector.did.not.even.exist.as.little.as. 20.years.ago!.Today,.public,.private,.and.non-profit.organizations.employ.ICT. professionals.in.Nunavut..

Will there be jobs in the information and

communications technology industry?

Employers.in.the.public.sector.(Government.of.Nunavut).and.in.the.private. sector.(NorthwesTel,.banks,.or.Internet.service.providers),.search.for.talented. individuals.who.are.willing.to.work.in.the.ICT.sector..For.example,.some. of.the.positions.available.include.Desktop.Support.Technicians,.Graphic. Designers,.or.System.Analysts..There.are.many.more.job.opportunities.to. choose.from.. Remember: every.employer.in.Nunavut.uses.technology.in.some.way,.which. has.resulted.in.an.increased.demand.for.ICT.professionals..According.to. a.recent.report.by.the.Conference.Board.of.Canada,.the.country.will.need. 90,000.information.technology.workers.within.the.next.five.years..Every.day,. new.information.and.communications.technology.is.being.created.which. means.that.skilled.workers.are.in.demand...

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What jobs will there be in the information and

communications technology industry?

There.are.many.types.of.jobs.in.the.ICT.industry.and.they.require.different. levels.of.education,.skills.and.experience..Whether.you.start.in.an.entry-level. position.or.a.professional.position,.there.will.be.opportunities.for.training.and. advancement.throughout.your.career.. Occupations.in.ICT.are.found.in.five.general.areas: •. Software.(systems.analysts,.multimedia.designers,.sales.and.services) •. Hardware.(systems.analysts,.computer.sales.and.service,.technicians) •. Computer-assisted.(graphic.designers,.web.developers,.animators) •. Education.and.research.(medicine.and.robotics) •. Support.(information.system.consultants,.help.desk,.trainers,. networking.specialists) Networks. Job Description Computer Networking Specialist, Computer Systems Technologist/ Technician, Network Security Specialist, Network Analyst, Communications Analyst

Plans, controls and troubleshoots Local and Wide Area Networks (LANs and WANs). Also solves user problems

Consulting

Job Description

Chief Information Officer, Information Systems Consultant, Consultant, Informatics Consultancy, IT Consultant

Provides advice through years of experience and expertise in specific field. Usually hired for different projects that need to be completed

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Teaching

Job Description

Applications Trainer, Career and Technology Studies Teacher, College Instructors, Computer Training Instructor

Trains less experienced clients, staff, and other users

Websites

Job Description

Web Application Developer/ Designer, Webmaster, Site Programmer, Website Designer

Creates web pages for the World Wide Web and for internal networks. Responsible for design, development, maintenance and success of websites

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Analysts and programmers

Job Description

Computer Programmer Create, modifies and tests the forms, scripts and code that tell computers what to do Systems Analyst, Computer

Analyst, Computer Consultant, Applications Analyst – Computer Systems

Uses knowledge and skills to solve computer problems and ensure that computer technology meets the needs of an organization

Database Developer/Analyst Designs, develops, modifies and maintains database systems to meet client needs Business Systems Analyst Identifies the business needs of clients and

other businesses involved to help determine solutions to business problems. Must understand and define the requirements for ICT systems

Multimedia

Job Description

Multimedia Developer, Multimedia Designer, Multimedia Specialist

Works with media and draws on the skills of the computer programmer and visual artist to integrate graphics, text, audio and video

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Create your own job: start your own business!

If.you.want.to.take.advantage.of.more.opportunities.in.the.information.. and.communications.technology.sector,.consider.starting.your.own.business.. To.get.more.information,.contact.the.Canada-Nunavut.Business.Service.Centre. office.closest.to.you..Currently,.there.are.three.locations.to.choose.from:.Iqaluit,. Rankin.Inlet,.and.Cambridge.Bay..You.will.find.the.tools.you.need.to.start.your. own.business.at.the.following.website:.www.canadabusiness.ca/nunavut. Indian.and.Northern.Affairs.Canada.offers.young,.Inuit.entrepreneurs.support. to.start.your.own.business..You.must.meet.specific.criteria.to.be.considered. for.this.program..If.you.meet.the.criteria,.this.program.will.help.you.establish. your.business,.develop.management.skills,.and.identify.sources.of.funding. for.your.business..Check.out.the.following.website.for.more.information:. www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp.and.click.on.the.“Aboriginal.Business. Canada”.link.

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Working conditions

Hours. Many.jobs.in.the.ICT.sector.are.Monday.to.Friday.from.9:00.am.to. 5:00.pm..In.some.cases,.you.may.be.required.to.work.longer.hours.to.meet. deadlines.. Environment..Depending.on.your.job,.you.may.deal.with.stressful.situations.. Overall,.the.working.conditions.are.flexible..ICT.professionals.often.work.in. teams.. Wages. Wages.are.competitive.in.this.field.. To.be.successful.in.the.information.and.communications.technology.field,. you.must.have.an.interest.in.computers.and.enjoy.math.and.science..Problem. solving.and.technical.skills.are.also.important.if.you.choose.to.pursue.a.career. in.this.area..Because.information.systems.are.always.changing,.you.must.enjoy. learning.and.have.a.desire.to.continue.training.where.required.

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Where to get training

Nunavut Arctic College

Nunavut.Arctic.College.offers.a.two-year.Information.Technology.Diploma. Program..Graduates.of.this.program.will.have.solid.knowledge.and.practical. skills.you.need.to.work.in.the.ICT.sector..Go.to.the.following.website. www.nac.nu.ca.then.follow.the.link.to.search.the.Nunavut.Arctic.College. course.calendar..All.programs.and.course.descriptions.are.available.here. Southern colleges Many.colleges.in.southern.Canada.offer.courses.and.programs.that.can.lead. to.information.and.communication.technology.jobs..Some.examples.include:. Computer.Systems.Technology,.Computer.Network.Technician,.Computer. Systems.and.Electronic.Technologist.and.Computer.Network.Administrator.. The.list.goes.on!. University programs You.need.a.university.degree.if.you.are.determined.to.pursue.a.career.and. become.a.professional.in.information.and.communications.technology..Many. Canadian.universities.offer.professional.programs.of.study.including:.Applied. Information.Systems.Technology,.Computer.Engineering.and.Computing. Science.and.Software.Engineering..There.are.so.many.more.opportunities. available..Contact.your.regional.Career.Development.Centre.for.more. information,.or.do.a.basic.search.on.the.Internet.to.look.at.university.course. calendars.which.lists.all.programs.with.course.descriptions. On-the-job training Some.information.and.communications.technology.businesses.offer.on-the-job. training.programs.with.hands-on.work.experience.while.completing.academic. courses..Talk.to.a.Career.Development.Officer.at.your.local.Career.Centre.for. more.information..

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Financial assistance

The.Nunavut.Student.Financial.Assistance.Program.is.available.if.you.require. financial.help.during.your.studies..To.see.if.you.qualify,.contact: FANS.(Financial.Assistance.for.Nunavut.Students). Nunavut.Department.of.Education. PO.Box.390 Arviat,.NU. X0C.0E0 Telephone:.(867).857-3085 Toll-free.line:.1-877-860-0680 [email protected]

How to apply for a job in the information and

communications technology sector

To.apply.for.a.job,.send.your.résumé.and.a.cover.letter.to.the.Government. of.Nunavut.and.to.all.of.the.companies.where.you.would.like.to.work..Your. regional.Career.Centre.can.help.you.write.your.résumé.and.cover.letter.. Remember!.Some.companies.post.electronic.applications.online..If.you.want. to.be.considered.for.any.position,.make.sure.you.fill.out.the.application.if.it.is. posted.on.the.company’s.web.page. If.you.are.interested.in.a.career.in.the.ICT.sector,.read.various.job.postings.to.get. an.idea.of.some.of.the.job.skills.and.responsibilities.for.different.positions..Check. out.the.Government.of.Nunavut.website.at.www.gov.nu.ca.to.find.employment. opportunities.in.the.information.and.communications.technology.sector..

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Career Planning

Take control of your career and future

Career.planning.starts.in.your.youth.and.continues.throughout.adulthood. where.you.decide.what.training.and.education.you.want..In.order.to.be. successful.in.your.career,.you.need.to.find.the.best.fit.between.your.interests,. skills,.and.values..Planning.today.will.help.you.find.a.job.that.you.truly.love. doing.in.the.future. Your.regional.Career.Centre.can.help.you.find.career.training.and.employment. information,.write.résumés,.apply.for.jobs,.and.prepare.for.a.job.interview.. Take.the.first.step.of.your.career.by.contacting.a.Career.Centre.to.learn.about. all.the.possibilities.that.await.you.

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Nunavut Apprenticeship Contacts

Career Development Officers

Qikiqtaaluk.(Baffin).region.. (800).567-1514 Kivalliq.region.. (800).953-8516 Kitikmeot.region.. (800).953-8516. Iqaluit.. (867).975-6573. Supervisor.of.Apprenticeship. (867).975-5658 Registrar.of.Apprenticeship.. (867).857-3079

Skills Canada Nunavut

P.O..Box.1000,.Stn..940. Iqaluit,.Nunavut..X0A.0H0 (. (867).975-6574. 7.. (867).975-6572. www.skillsnunavut.ca

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