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NOC 22222: Information systems testing technicians
NOC 22222 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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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.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- application tester
- application testing technician
- software test coordinator
- software tester
- software testing technician
- systems tester
- systems testing technician
- user acceptance tester
Not this code
Close occupations that have their own code
- Business systems specialists → 21221
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) → 21311
- Computer network and web technicians → 22220
- Computer systems developers and programmers → 21230
- Cybersecurity specialists → 21220
- Information systems specialists → 21222
- Software developers and programmers → 21232
- Software engineers and designers → 21231
- User support technicians → 22221
- Web designers → 21233
- Web developers and programmers → 21234
Main duties
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.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 22222 is not on IRCC's high-wage occupations list. From November 3, 2026, Canadian work in it earns only the work-length points, and a job offer in it adds no CRS points (it can still count for program eligibility).
IRCC high-wage list (list from 2023 to 2025 wage data, read 2026-10-16) · CRS calculator with the new rules
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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.
Good to know
- Progression to computer programming, interactive media development, Web development or systems analysis is possible with experience.