Information Technology · NOC 22220 · TEER 2

IT Support Technician

Technical support, troubleshooting, and system maintenance for organizations transitioning to hybrid and cloud infrastructure.

Help desk technicianDesktop support

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Entry requirements

Minimum education: IT diploma or equivalent certification
Preferred: Computer systems technology diploma
Required credentials: None specified
Preferred credentials: None specified
Licensing: Not licensed
Direct entry: Possible

Published pathway evidence

OaSIS employment requirements

Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.
Completion of a college or other program in computer science, network administration, Web technology or a related field is usually required.
Registration with a regulatory body is required in Saskatchewan.

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Crosswalks support discovery only. They do not establish admission, certification, licensing or job eligibility.

Saskatchewan pipeline snapshot

Enrolments: 5,778
Graduates: 1,758

Statistics Canada aggregate counts across the matched CIP or major-trade classifications. They are not open seats, current intakes, contactable candidates or proof of eligibility.

Training that closes the gap

Saskatchewan Polytechnic · Certificate
Computer Networking Technician
Duration36 weeks
Cost$7,200 estimate (2026-27)
DeliveryIn person
Published estimate including mandatory fees and approximate books and supplies; amount may vary by campus and is subject to change.
Published start pattern: September, January; next intake date and seat count are not yet published.
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