Internet of Things (IoT) specialist

In the Internet of Things , each physical object is equipped with technologies allowing it to communicate automatically with its environment. Emerging business models are emerging, raising immense interest but also multiple issues and challenges, as much in terms of technology, security, social, or legal.

In Canada alone, $ 30 billion will be invested in the field by next year. There are several startups in Quebec and departments dedicated to it in large companies.

The IoT revolution is currently underway and Quebec must quickly fill a gap, according to Vincent Sabourin , co-founder of the Innovation Consortium. The United States are ahead of the game, but Quebec is still ahead of European countries in this regard. “We must not wait before joining the parade. "

Main tasks well paying entry level job

Analyze, assess needs and build an IoT business model;

Design, create and test smart objects;

Write and maintain programs (including embedded software programs);

Install and maintain objects;

Use an IoT platform and a platform for processing big data;

Communicate effectively with the object development team, superiors, collaborators and administrators of the IoT project.

Training

Did you know that the Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne has opened a unique IOT program ? This program was opened very recently and aims to offer specialized training in the Internet of Things, the rapidly expanding field of connected objects.

“There has been a boom in this area since around 2015, with a global market that will reach $ 300 billion in 2020,” says Mr. Zaier, lecturer in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things in the program.

Skills

According to Cégep Limoilou, to specialize in Internet of Things, you must have certain basic skills.

Basic knowledge of analog electronics (voltage divider, current measurement)

Basic knowledge of digital electronics

Basic knowledge of web programming (HTML)

Knowledge of a structured programming language (C, C ++, Python)

Salary

In Canada, the Internet of Things specialist would earn a minimum annual salary of $ 49,325, the median of $ 111,150 and $ 118,955 for the highest, according to Neuvoo.