Do I have to match the Job title for NOC 2174???

[zioxu]

Hi,

I am trying to use NOC 2174 (interactive media developer) occupation to apply for FSWP. My employer uses title "Rich Media Developer" to describe this type of occupation. However, job title "Rich media developer" is not one of the recommended titles for NOC 2174 by CIC....

So my question is whether I must use the recommended titles (i.e. interactive media developer) for my case? Or I can continue to use my official title "Rich Media Developer"?

I think my duties for my job 100% matches what occupation "interactive media developer" wants. But this title thing really confuses me....

Any advice???

Thanks a bunch.

Noah

 

[loncan]

It's all about the duties.

Your occupation can be an Interactive Media Developer, and the items on your job reference can be similar to most of those described in the NOC (but don't copy them!), but your job title can be something different.

It's OK and totally normal.

 

[zioxu]

Great. Thank you!

 

[Cappuccino]

The duties AND the lead statement (this is very important).

But the title itself is not so important.

Please note that 2174 looks to be the single most popular NOC and we have over 50 people applied on this forum alone for that NOC, with a worldwide cap of 300. The cap for 2174 is now pretty much guaranteed to already be full (probably several times over), so I would focus on maybe trying to see if you have experience in one of the less popular NOCs (2174, 2147 and 1112 are probably all full by now) or perhaps look at securing a job offer with a Canadian employer.

Wayne.

 

[Mr.NM]

Hi

When you say duties and "Lead Statement". Can you please explain what is meant by Lead statement?

Thanks
NM

The duties AND the lead statement (this is very important).

But the title itself is not so important.

Please note that 2174 looks to be the single most popular NOC and we have over 50 people applied on this forum alone for that NOC, with a worldwide cap of 300. The cap for 2174 is now pretty much guaranteed to already be full (probably several times over), so I would focus on maybe trying to see if you have experience in one of the less popular NOCs (2174, 2147 and 1112 are probably all full by now) or perhaps look at securing a job offer with a Canadian employer.

Wayne.

 

[Cappuccino]

Hi

When you say duties and "Lead Statement". Can you please explain what is meant by Lead statement?

Thanks
NM

Ok for NOC 2174, here is the info on the HRDSC web site.
The lead statement is in green, the duties are in blue

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=2174


2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers

Computer programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for microcomputer and mainframe software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Example Titles

Web programmer
application programmer
business application programmer
computer game developer
computer programmer
e-business (electronic business) software developer
interactive media developer
multimedia developer
operating systems programmer
programmer analyst
scientific programmer
software developer
software programmer
systems programmer

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Main 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.