Government of Canada is hiring for these IT jobs and you can earn up to $141,000
You don't need a four-year university degree for most of the positions!
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There are government of Canada jobs in IT available across the country.
You can make up to $141,000 a year with these positions.
A lot of federal agencies and departments are currently hiring technical advisors, specialists, analysts, and more.
These high-paying jobs with the federal government have salaries between $68,000 and $141,000 a year.
So, if you're looking for work, here's what you need to know about government of Canada jobs in IT.
IT Manager
Salary: $113,478 to $141,249
Company: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Location: Surrey, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife, Whitehorse, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Etobicoke, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Scarborough, Windsor, Gatineau, Montreal, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Sydney, and St. John's
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a two-year program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another relevant specialty.
Also, you need experience in:
- providing strategic advice, guidance and recommendations to senior management on complex IM/IT issues through briefing notes, reports or presentations
- leading the design, development, or implementation of complex IT-enabled projects or IT products.
- leading a multi-disciplinary team of IT specialists and supervising/managing employees or consultants
- establishing partnerships and collaborating with internal and/or external stakeholders
The ability to carry a government-owned mobile phone at all times, work overtime and on call, work flexible hours, and work virtually and on-site is required.
The closing date is September 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
IT Security Risk Management Specialist
Salary: $96,699 to $116,039
Company: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a post-secondary institution with a specialization in information technology, security or a related field, or have a combination of education, training, and/or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- performing risk management activities related to the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) process per the ITSG-33 risk management framework
- providing risk-based recommendations and addressing risk-related inquiries as part of day-to-day operations
- monitoring, reviewing, and assessing overall risk exposure
You need to have knowledge of risk management and vulnerability management, the ITSG-33 publication from the CSE, and TBS and CCCS standards, policies and guidelines.
The closing date is August 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Various IT positions
Salary: $68,232 to $85,811
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Cornwall, Gatineau, Quebec City and Halifax
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a two-year program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another relevant field.
Also, you need experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, or providing support software or hardware, and providing technical assistance, training and advice to clients.
Knowledge of computer troubleshooting principles and concepts, managing Microsoft services (including Intune, Entra ID, Azure AD, Exchange Online, and the Microsoft 365 suite), and ITIL basic principles and best practices is required.
Also, you must be able to brief non-technical clients on technical issues.
You need a valid driver's license and the ability to work weekends and statutory holidays, work overtime, and travel occasionally.
The closing date is September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
IT Analyst
Salary: $85,854 to $105,080
Company: RCMP
Location: Surrey, BC
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a two-year program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another relevant field.
Also, you need experience in:
- delivering or supporting IT infrastructure solutions in a technical capacity
- writing technical documentation for IT infrastructure solutions or services (like architecture/design diagrams, dataflow diagrams, procedures, user requirements and detailed build documents)
- configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting or managing desktops, laptops, printers or IT peripherals
- analyzing and designing IT solutions based on requirements or specifications
- conducting technical research to support the development of documentation related to technical processes, standards or guidelines
Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the IT infrastructure discipline is required.
The ability to use troubleshooting approaches to solve technical problems is necessary for the job.
You must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel throughout the B.C. service area.
The ability to work extended hours, work in confined spaces to install or maintain IT equipment, and lift items weighing up to 23 kilograms is required.
The closing date is August 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Manager, IT Audit Management and Controls
Salary: $101,639.30 to $127,049.13
Company: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Location: Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal
Who Should Apply: You need an undergraduate degree in a related field (like business or IT management) and a professional certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
At least seven years of experience in audit management and compliance, with three years in a leadership role overseeing audit processes, is required.
You must be proficient in developing and executing comprehensive audit management strategies, with an understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in IT audit and compliance.
Also, you need an understanding of IT general controls and their application in audit processes.
You must be bilingual in English and French.
IT Senior Technical Advisor
Salary: $113,478 to $141,249
Company: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Location: Surrey, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Yellowknife, Whitehorse, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Etobicoke, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Scarborough, Windsor, Gatineau, Montreal, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Sydney, and St. John's
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a two-year program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another relevant field.
Also, you need experience in:
- providing strategic advice, guidance and recommendations to senior management on complex IM/IT issues through briefing notes, reports or presentations
- leading the design, development, or implementation of complex IT-enabled projects or IT products
It's required that you have experience delivering an IM/IT service in at least one of the following areas:
- IM/IT architecture or design
- database administration support and services
- application development
- data disciplines
- service delivery/account management
- ITSM processes
- cloud architecture or systems
- cloud platform services
- Agile methodology
- IM/IT project management
- relationship management of partnerships
- biometric technology solutions and identity management
- release management
- quality assurance
- infrastructure support services or operations
You must be able to carry a government-owned mobile phone at all times, work overtime and on call as required, work flexible hours, and work virtually and on-site.
The closing date is September 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
IT Ambassador
Salary: $77,436 to $97,979
Company: House of Commons
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who Should Apply: You must have completed a post-secondary education at a recognized institution in computer science, information technology or a related field, or have a combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need experience in:
- handling sensitive situations and escalations with appropriate business acumen
- understanding client needs and requirements, and proposing suitable solutions
- providing IT support in a corporate networking environment
- using the Microsoft Office 365 suite and other virtual conferencing and collaboration platforms
- logging, tracking and monitoring service calls and face-to-face requests
An understanding of parliamentary procedures and an interest in learning, working and supporting a virtual parliament is required for this job.
You must also be bilingual in English and French.
The closing date is August 13, 2025.
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