COMPUTER

PROGRAMMER
 PART 1:
DREAM JOB
INFORMATION
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
A COMPUTER PRORAMMER
01
WRITE PROGRAMS IN A VARIETY OF
COMPUTER LANGUAGES

02 UPDATE AND EXPAND EXISTING PROGRAMS

03 TEST PROGRAMS FOR ERRORS AND FIX

FAULTY LINES OF COMPUTER CODE.

CREATE, MODIFY, AND TEST CODE OR SCRIPTS IN

04 SOFTWARE THAT SIMPLIFIES DEVELOPMENT

COLLABORATE WITH YOUR TEAM TO

05 WRITE CODE
 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Critical Thinking and Inovation and Self Directed
Problem Solving Creativity Learning
Critical thinking and problem- Computer programmers spend most of
solving are both important their time innovating and improving code Computer programmers use the
skills in computer and it takes creativity to be able to come information they learn from
programming. Computer up with unique ways to make code better. previous experiences to
programmers constantly run enhance their work efficiency
into problems with code and and outcome.
they need to be able to break
down the problem and solve
 Global
Communication
Competence
Computer programmers often
Depending on who you work for
work in teams so
computer programmers may
communication is the key to
constantly be switching where
success and communicating
they work and who they work
code can be difficult sometimes
with so being culturally
which is why it is important to
knowledgeable is a good idea.
have this skill
TECHNICAL/SPECIFIC
SKILLS
Technological
Collaboration Fluency

Not all jobs require you to work in a team but You spend all your time working with
computer programmers do and this skill does technology as a computer programmer and
not apply to all jobs. not many jobs have you constantly working
at a computer.
 EMPLOYMENT
PROSPECTS
The outlook of this job in Ontario is very good. The
availability is pretty open but it is declining

The availability of this job is declining because of fewer

new software companies and an increase in the number of
computer programmers

In Ontario the salary ranges from $45,760 to $119,995.

The number of computer programmers in 2016 was

151,900 and in 2023 it is 170,000.
 RELATED OCCUPATIONS
COMPUTER SCIENTIST SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
COMPUTER HARDWARE
DEVELOPER
ENGINEER
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Computer programmers usually work in offices, most
commonly in the computer systems design and
related services industry. Programmers work alone or
with other computer specialists on large projects.
Computer programmers typically work 40 hours a
week which comes to 8 hours per day working
Monday to Friday. Working overtime during nights,
weekends and holidays is common.
 Advantages and
disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
• Fast-paced environment can be
• The salary is enough to sustain my life
stressful
• I can work remotely and independently
• minimal physical activity.
• The risk of injury is low
• Tasks can be repetitive
• Good work-life balance
• constantly juggling an
• Working consistent overtime and on
overwhelming amount of projects
hours such as nights, weekends, and
• Constant demand to refresh
holidays.
current skills or up-skill to new
technologies.
 Why I Would Be Best Suited for
This Occupation
I would say that there are many reasons why I would be best suited for this job. I spend a lot
of time at a computer which has made me well-versed in the world of software and
computers, this also has made my typing fairly efficient. I also feel that the style of coming to
work, socializing, and sitting down to begin the day fits me well. Computer programmers have
to multitask and juggle many different things in their job and I am confident that I would be
able to handle the multitasking. The whole idea of creating complex algorithms on a
computer to complete a task seems really interesting to me. Working as a computer
programmer can in most cases have flexible work hours, and this is really important to me
because I may not be able to wake up really early every morning to go to work but this job
may not have that issue. The growth opportunities for a computer programmer really show
when you have experience, the more experienced you are and the more skilled you are, the
more money you will make and you will work for bigger companies, that kind of job is exactly
what I am looking for in an occupation.
 PART 2:
POST-SECONDARY
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree in computer science or
another discipline with a significant
programming component or completion of
a college program in computer science is
usually required.
Specialization in programming for
engineering and scientific applications
requires specific post-secondary study or
experience.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AT
QUEENS UNIVERSTIY
The length of the program is
Requirements: 4 years rewarded with a
•Ontario secondary school diploma bachelor of computing
•Grade 12 English (ENG4U) degree.
•Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
QUEENS UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
•Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) KINGSTON CAMPUS: 99 UNIVERSITY AVENUE,
•Three additional grade 12 university- KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, K7L 3N6
level or university/college-level courses. MAIN LINE: +1 613 533 2000
•Minimum average: Low 80s WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.QUEENSU.CA/
EMAIL: [email protected]
COMPUTING AT
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
The length of the program is 3
Requirements: years and after completion, a
•Ontario secondary school diploma bachelor of computing degree
•Grade 12 English (ENG4U) is awarded.
•Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH INFORMATION:
•Four additional grade 12 university-level ADDRESS: 50 STONE RD E, GUELPH, ON N1G 2W1
or university/college-level courses. MAIN LINE: +1 519 824 4120
•Minimum average: Mid 80s to Low 90s WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.UOGUELPH.CA
QUEENS UNIVERSTIY AND UNIVERRSITY
OF GUELPH EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Extracurricular Co-op Part-Time
Activities Option Option

Basketball, Volleyball,
Soccer, Ice Hockey,
Queens Universiy Yes Yes
Football, Cross
Country.

Volleyball, Golf,
University of Soccer, Wrestling,
Yes No
Guelph Swimming, Field
Hockey.
 PART 3:
MY
BLUEPRINT
COMPLETED GRADE 9
COURSES
01 ENGLISH (ENG1D1)

02 MATHEMATICS (MTH1W1)

03 SCIENCE (SNC1W1)

04 ISSUES IN CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY (CGC1D1)

05 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (HRE1O1)

06 HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING EDUCATION (PPL1OM)

07 MUSIC (AMU1O1)

08 CORE FRENCH (FSF1D1)

CURRENT GRADE 10
COURSES
01 ENGLISH (ENG2D1)

02 PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICS (MPM2D1)

03 SCIENCE (SNC2D1)

04 CAREER STUDIES (GLC2O1)

05 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (HRE2O1)

06 CIVICS (CHV2O1)

07 CANADIAN HISTORY SINCE WORLD WAR I (CHC2D1)

08 DIG.TCH AND INNOV. IN CHG WORLD (ICD2O1)

09 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM TECHNOLOGIES (TFJ2O1)

GRADE 11 COURSES

01 ENGLISH (ENG3U1)

02 FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONS (MCR3U1)

WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, ISSUES, AND

03 RELIGOUS TRADIONS(HRT3M1)

04 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (ICS3U1)

05
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER STUDIES
(ICS3C1)

06 THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE ECONOMY (CIE3M1)

07 HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING EDUCATION (PPL3O1)

08 UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN LAW (CLU3M1)

REQUIRED GRADE
VOLUNTEER HOURS
12 COURSES
I have an approximate idea of how I
am going to get my 40 volunteer
01 ENGLISH (ENG4U1)
hours. First I am going to try to work
02 THEOLOGY - CHURCH AND CULTURE (HRE4M1)
with my dad in renovating for about
03 COMPUTER SCIENCE (ICS4U1) 5 hours each weekend. If for
whatever reason that does not work
04 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (ICS4C1)
I will try to volunteer at a volleyball
05 CALCULUS AND VECTORS (MCV4U1) court to help coach kids.
06 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (MHF4U1)
 PART 4:
FINANCIAL
PLAN
 COMPUTING AT UNIVERSITY
OF GUELPH FINANCIAL PLAN

Cost for 1 year Payment plan

Tuition for 1 year will cost $9,817.29
To pay for all of this is will need to find a way
Residence will cost between $5,200 and $8,100
to make a decent amount of money. My
The meal plan will cost between $3,685 and $5,680
parents have been saving up independently of
Books and supplies would cost around $1,000 and another
each other so let’s say they saved up about
$1,000 for a computer
$10,000, I would still need to make about
Living expenses: The data plan would be around $150 per
$20,000. First I would see if paid co-op is an
month for a year (8 months) which is $1,200. Haircuts would
option because that would be a great option
be $40 per month so $320 per year. Laundry will be about
for me as I gain experience and I can pay my
$10 per week to wash and dry twice so $350 per year. I
bills. If co-op is not an option then I will have
would have a budget of 75 whenever I want to go out, so
to look for work, preferably something easy
let’s say I go out 2 times a week so 5,250 per year. Totaling
like working at Subway just enough so I can
to $27,822 - $30,917.
make enough money for my expenses.
SOURCES
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HTTPS://WWW.BLS.GOV/OOH/COMPUTER-AND-INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER-
PROGRAMMERS.HTM#:~:TEXT=COMPUTER%20PROGRAMMERS%20WRITE%20PROGRAMS%20IN,A
ND%20APPLICATIONS%20TO%20FUNCTION%20PROPERLY.

HTTPS://WWW.QUEENSU.CA

HTTPS://WWW.UOGUELPH.CA