National Occupational Classification, TEER 2

NOC 22222: Information systems testing technicians

Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. Below are the main duties, all 12 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.

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What is NOC 22222?

NOC 22222 is the code for information systems testing technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include application tester, application testing technician, software test coordinator and software tester. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $35.00 an hour.

NOC code
22222
TEER
2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
Broad category
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Express Entry
Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
Category draws
None
Median wage
$35.00 an hour

Job titles under NOC 22222

Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Main job titles

  • application tester
  • application testing technician
  • software test coordinator
  • software tester
  • software testing technician
  • systems tester
  • systems testing technician
  • user acceptance tester

All 12 job titles in the NOC index

application tester, application testing technician, quality assurance analyst - information systems, quality assurance tester - information systems, software test coordinator, software tester, software testing technician, systems tester, systems testing technician, test coordination analyst, user acceptance tester, video game tester.

Main duties of NOC 22222

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Develop and document software testing plans
  • Install software and hardware and configure operating system software in preparation for testing
  • Execute, analyze and document results of software application, video game and information and telecommunication systems tests
  • Develop and implement software and information system testing policies, procedures and scripts
  • Identify, report, track and propose solutions to product defects.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of a college program in computer science, computer programming or network administration is usually required.
  • College or other courses in computer programming or network administration are usually required.
  • Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.

Additional information

  • Progression to computer programming, interactive media development, Web development or systems analysis is possible with experience.

Is NOC 22222 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.

NOC 22222 and Express Entry
Program or drawNOC 22222
Federal Skilled Worker ProgramCounts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3)
Canadian Experience ClassCounts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3)
Federal Skilled Trades ProgramNot a listed trade
Occupation category draws (2026)Not on any occupation list
French-language proficiency (category draw)Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French

Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.

How much does NOC 22222 pay?

Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.

NOC 22222 wages by province and territory
AreaLowMedianHigh
Canada$17.50$35.00$51.28
Nova Scotia$21.81$32.22$56.34
New Brunswick$19.00$30.77$43.07
Quebec$16.10$20.00$58.97
Ontario$22.50$37.98$51.28
Manitoba$21.03$32.97$41.64
Saskatchewan$24.72$35.16$47.67
Alberta$24.37$36.70$52.42
British Columbia$22.00$35.58$50.00

Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.

Using NOC 22222 duties on your resume

Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.

For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 22222 as you write.

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Where this information comes from

Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for a application tester?

NOC 22222, Information systems testing technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 22222?

TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.

Is NOC 22222 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.

Is NOC 22222 in an Express Entry category-based draw?

No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.

How much does NOC 22222 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $35.00 an hour, with most wages between $17.50 and $51.28. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22222 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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