Computer Analyst

Description and Responsibilities

Computer analysts analyze the technical needs of users, design the appropriate systems and implement them. They analyze the costs and savings of the proposed system and coordinate the implementation of new technologies and applications. Computer analysts ensure optimal use of computer equipment and organize relevant activities for monitoring the technological environment.

Source: Comité patronal de négociation du secteur de la santé et des services sociaux  (in French only)

Education and Training Requirements

Computer analysts must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science. Bachelor of Computer Science programs are offered at the following universities:

• Université Laval (in French only)
• Université de Montréal (in French only)
• Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) (in French only)
• Université de Sherbrooke (in French only)
• Université Concordia
• Université McGill
• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) (in French only)
• Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) (in French only)
• Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) (in French only)
• Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)  (in French only)

Required Interests, Skills and Personality Type

• Must be a good communicator and listener
• Must be a leader
• Must be a problem solver
• Must enjoy planning and organizing
• Must enjoy working in a team with colleagues and other professionals
• Must have ability to synthesize information
• Must have excellent initiative and be able to work autonomously
• Must love contact with the public

Personality Type (RIASEC)

ESI

• E - Prefers supervising, making decisions and managing, influencing and persuading others
• S - Prefers to be in contact with people and to help them
• I - Prefers studying, understanding and solving problems

Work Environment

Computer analysts mainly work in healthcare facilities, university hospital centres and academic institutions (in French only).