Professionals employed in the digital data technology area of IT work with state-of-the-art data encryption processes, software, hardware and data transfer media. Engineers, technicians and programmers with experience in this field are valued staff members and have no trouble finding new positions.
Job holders are expected to have an in-depth knowledge of the discrete values such as icons, numbers and letters used to represent data in digital technology. Those employed in Canadian companies might also be asked to assist with data conversions from or to analog using ADC or DAC converters.
Technicians need to have hardware and cable familiarity to ensure data transmissions are smooth and seamless and do not have the distortion, background noise or degradation that plagues analog signals. This might also involve assessing possible temperature fluctuations where wires are used, as variations often impair data quality.
Average salaries for people working in this skilled profession in Canada can expect salaries of somewhere between C
$35,000 and
$60,000 a year. Job location and length of experience are important factors that affect salaries offered.