Due to the widespread use of Linux, IT professionals with backgrounds of developing, installing or using this free and open-source operating system are valued staff members in companies throughout Canada. A proficient developer who can build a central system kernel will have no problems in finding a new position here.
Opportunities exist in financial institutions, manufacturing plants, energy suppliers and other major organizations in Canada for suitably qualified and experienced Linux professionals. Successful applicants will have a background of development and maintenance of the OS with experience of distributions such as openSUSE and Debian.
Developers will utilize their skills to analyze and provide the optimum OS for users. Familiarity with performance tweaking, system integrity and installing adequate security measures in real-time environments, as well as the ability to work as part of a team and also to deadlines, are a must with most posts.
Mean salaries in Toronto for job-holders in this field are C
$60,000 per annum. This might vary in other provinces. Industry certifications that include RedHat or a degree may also add to an employer’s valuation of the worth of a prospective employee.