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Computer programmers and interactive media developers
In an era where interactive media only continues to grow, become a coding expert and work on applications, websites, video games and much, much more.
Average salary32$ / hour
Description
Computer programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for microcomputer and mainframe software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.
Profile(s)
- Conventional
- Investigative
- Realistic
Each profession is associated with a combination of three initial letters corresponding to one of the six RIASEC profiles. Profile combinations are determined based on skills, fields of interest and certain personality traits.
Main tasks
Computer programmers
- Write, modify, integrate and test software code
- Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
- Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
- Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
- Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
- Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
- May lead and co-ordinate teams of computer programmers
- May research and evaluate a variety of software products.
Interactive media developers
- Program animation software to predefined specifications for interactive CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges and Internet-based applications
- Program special effects software for film and video applications
- Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications
- Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
- Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
- May lead and co-ordinate teams of interactive media developers
- May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.
Training
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Computer science
To register for Computer science:
- Bishop's University
- Concordia University
- École de technologie supérieure
- École Polytechnique de Montréal
- McGill University
- Télé-université
- Université de Montréal (French only)
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (French only)
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (French only)
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université Laval
Software, computer or computer construction engineering
To register for Software, computer or computer construction engineering:
- Concordia University
- École de technologie supérieure
- École Polytechnique de Montréal
- McGill University
- Université Laval
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering
To register for Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering:
- Concordia University
- École de technologie supérieure
- École Polytechnique de Montréal
- McGill University
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (French only)
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (French only)
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université Laval
Graphic arts
To register for Graphic arts:
- Concordia University
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (French only)
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (French only)
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université Laval
DIPLOMA OF COLLEGE STUDIES (DCS)
Computer Science Technology
Description of the Computer Science Technology program
To register for Computer Science Technology:
- Cégep André-Laurendeau (French only)
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches (French only)
- Cégep de Bois-de-Boulogne (French only)
- Cégep de Chicoutimi (French only)
- Cégep de Drummondville (French only)
- Cégep de Granby (French only)
- Cégep de Jonquière (French only)
- Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (French only)
- Cégep de l'Outaouais (French only)
- Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles - Campus de Gaspé (French only)
- Cégep de La Pocatière (French only)
- Cégep de Lévis (French only)
- Cégep de Maisonneuve (French only)
- Cégep de Matane (French only)
- Cégep de Rimouski (French only)
- Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup (French only)
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme (French only)
- Cégep de Sainte-Foy (French only)
- Cégep de Sept-Îles (French only)
- Cégep de Shawinigan (French only)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke (French only)
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy (French only)
- Cégep de St-Félicien (French only)
- Cégep de St-Hyacinthe (French only)
- Cégep de Thetford (French only)
- Cégep de Trois-Rivières (French only)
- Cégep de Valleyfield (French only)
- Cégep de Victoriaville (French only)
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal (French only)
- Cégep Édouard-Montpetit (French only)
- Cégep Garneau (French only)
- Cégep Gérald-Godin (French only)
- Heritage College (www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca)
- John Abbott College (www.johnabbott.qc.ca)
- Cégep Limoilou (French only)
- Cégep Lionel Groulx (French only)
- Cégep Marie-Victorin (French only)
- Cégep Montmorency (French only)
- Cégep régional de Lanaudière à Joliette (French only)
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (French only)
- Champlain Regional College – Campus Lennoxville (www.crc-lennox.qc.ca)
- Champlain Regional College – Campus Saint-Lambert-Longueuil (www.champlainonline.com/champlainweb)
- Collège Ahuntsic (French only)
- Collège Bart (French only)
- Collège d'Alma (French only)
- Collège de Rosemont (French only)
- Collège O'Sullivan de Québec (French only)
- Dawson College (www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca)
- Institut Grasset (French only)
- Institut Teccart
- LaSalle College
- Vanier College (www.vaniercollege.qc.ca)
Techniques d'intégration multimédia
Description of the Techniques d'intégration multimédia program (French only)
To register for Techniques d'intégration multimédia:
- Cégep de Bois-de-Boulogne (French only)
- Cégep de Jonquière (French only)
- Cégep de l'Outaouais (French only)
- Cégep de Maisonneuve (French only)
- Cégep de Matane (French only)
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme (French only)
- Cégep de Sainte-Foy (French only)
- Cégep Édouard-Montpetit (French only)
- Cégep Montmorency (French only)
- Cégep régional de Lanaudière à L'Assomption (French only)
More information
More information on this job on IMT online
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This trade is in highest demand in these regions:
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Île-de-Montréal
- Outaouais
- Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- Grande région de Montréal