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Computer Programmer

Gian Kaur Virdi


TEJ 3M0-C
Mr. Lowe

Trade Description
Computer Programmer:
Create codes for software programs
Debug programs
Test Programs
Check programs for mistakes and then fix them
Update existing program
Make alike programs

Expected Hours Per Day


A computer programmer works approximately 8-9 hours per day
Full time job

Earning Potential
Least pay : $42,850/year
Approximately $15/hour

Median: $74,280/year
Approximately $25/hour

Highest: $117,890/year
Approximately $40/hour

Required High School Credits


Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors
Grade 12 Advanced Functions
Grade 12 Physics
Grade 12 Chemistry

At least grade 11 Computer


Science
Grade12 English
Co-op or internship to gain
experience
Plus 2 other courses

Type of Education Required


Bachelors degree in computer science
Specialize in a few programming languages
Associates' degree
Internships for experience

Location Where Education/Training is


Available
Seneca Collage (2-3 years)
Humber Collage (2-3 years)
Conestoga Collage (2-3years)
Sheridan Collage (2-3years)
Waterloo University (3-4 years)
McMaster University (3-4years)

Qualifications
Experience in creating new software's and debugging them
Learn new computer languages easily

Skills Required
Organization
Creativity
Learn competently
Critical thinking

Possible Employers in Peel


Junior Programmer Analyst- Sheridan College BRAMPTON, ON

https://careers-sheridancollege.icims.com/jobs/4404/junior-pro
grammer-analyst/job?mode=job&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed.com&mobile
=false&width=807&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1o
ffset=-300&jun1offset=-240
Renewed Computer Technologies Ontario -MISSISSAUGA,ON
http://archive.jobbank.gc.ca/detail-eng.aspx?OrderNum=795290
4&Source=JobPosting
L&T Infotech -BRAMPTON,ON
http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?o
rg=LNTINFOTECH&cws=4&source=wowjobs.ca&rid=8251

Pros
You get to be creative
Well paid jobs
Gives you access to try different programs that correlate
Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer Software Engineer

Cons
Fast paced work
Need to have the ability to learn quickly

A lot of reading to learn new programs each year


May become boring after awhile if you are not passionate about it
May damage back, wrists and eyes
Highly stressful to meet deadlines

Would I be a Computer
Programmer?
I would not like to be a computer programmer because I do not like
to create new programs.
Also I do not like to sit and read/make code for hours.
I prefer moving around and fixing things physically

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