cec NOC 2174 two sets of duties

[senecanking]

Hello,

I am looking to apply(in august) in 2174 (Computer programmers and interactive media developers). They mention two different sets of duties.

Computer programmers perform some or all of the following duties:
Write, modify, integrate and test software code
Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
May lead and co-ordinate teams of computer programmers
May research and evaluate a variety of software products.

Interactive media developers perform some or all of the following duties:
Program animation software to predefined specifications for interactive CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges and Internet-based applications
Program special effects software for film and video applications
Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications
Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
May lead and co-ordinate teams of interactive media developers
May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products


My current job fall into all duties of Computer programmers but non of from interactive media developers.



Is it still good to apply in 2174?

Thanks,

 

[iam_toby]

Hello,

I am looking to apply(in august) in 2174 (Computer programmers and interactive media developers). They mention two different sets of duties.

Computer programmers perform some or all of the following duties:
Write, modify, integrate and test software code
Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
May lead and co-ordinate teams of computer programmers
May research and evaluate a variety of software products.

Interactive media developers perform some or all of the following duties:
Program animation software to predefined specifications for interactive CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges and Internet-based applications
Program special effects software for film and video applications
Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications
Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
May lead and co-ordinate teams of interactive media developers
May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products


My current job fall into all duties of Computer programmers but non of from interactive media developers.



Is it still good to apply in 2174?

Thanks,

Yes, you can go ahead and apply. The duties are divided up into the two parts of the NOC 2174: Computer programmers and interactive media developers.
If your duties match one of the two batches, you're good to go.

>> http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=122372&CVD=122376&CPV=2174&CST=01012011&CLV=4&MLV=4


Hope this helps,

T.