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Best IT Consultants in Oak Bay, BC (2026)

63 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Oak Bay: Mac Zen, IFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: FIXCO - Cell Phone Repair & Computer Repair, 468 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 63 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

63 Oak Bay IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 20 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 63 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Victoria ranking. See IT consultants in Victoria

Top 10 IT consultants in Oak Bay at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 IT consultants in Oak Bay at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mac Zen625.0★ (55)Oak Bay—Overall
2TickTockTech - Onsite Computer Repair Victoria595.0★ (166)Colwood, 9 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3SilverCompass Technology and Consulting575.0★ (5)Colwood, 12 km awaySat · Sun—
4ComTech Advanced Software Technologies574.8★ (4)Victoria, 13 km awaySat · Sun—
5MYRA Systems574.9★ (11)Victoria, 5 km away——
6CleverPath IT564.8★ (47)Bellingham, 69 km away——
7Blackman Support Services Ltd564.7★ (3)Victoria, 5 km away——
8FIXCO - Cell Phone Repair & Computer Repair554.9★ (468)Bellingham, 69 km awaySatMost reviews
9Vivid Solutions Inc554.7★ (7)Victoria, 5 km away——
10Kos-Tech Inc.555.0★ (8)Victoria, 17 km away——

The 63 best IT consultants in Oak Bay, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Oak Bay

    #1 Mac Zen

    Based in Oak Bay

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Mac Zen(250) 999-0036

  5. #5 MYRA Systems

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    488 Bay St A, Victoria, BC V8T 5H3
    View profile for MYRA Systems(778) 400-7604

  6. #6 CleverPath IT

    Based in Bellingham, 69 km away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    314 E Holly St Ste 205, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for CleverPath IT(360) 714-0565

  9. #9 Vivid Solutions Inc

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2328 Government St Unit 1A, Victoria, BC V8T 5G5
    View profile for Vivid Solutions Inc(250) 385-6040

  10. #10 Kos-Tech Inc.

    Based in Victoria, 17 km away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3388 Happy Valley Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 2W4
    View profile for Kos-Tech Inc.(250) 507-8988

  12. #12 Digital Sky Solutions

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1090 Johnson St #105, Victoria, BC V8V 0B3
    View profile for Digital Sky Solutions(250) 483-5623

  13. #13 The MacPros

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 147 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 147 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2950 Douglas St Ste 220, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4
    View profile for The MacPros(250) 590-2950

  14. #14 Poplar

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3550 Saanich Rd #110, Victoria, BC V8X 1X2
    View profile for Poplar(833) 476-7527

  15. #15 Think Communications Inc.

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1221 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2A4
    View profile for Think Communications Inc.(250) 220-6033

  17. #17 Salus Systems Ltd

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    755 Queens Ave #301, Victoria, BC V8T 1M2
    View profile for Salus Systems Ltd(250) 370-9963

  18. #18 Torch Communications

    Based in Victoria, 19 km away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4 PM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    4254 Happy Valley Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 3Y1
    View profile for Torch Communications(250) 589-6517

  21. #21 NW Technology

    Based in Ferndale, 69 km away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5160 Industrial Pl Ste 104, Ferndale, WA 98248
    View profile for NW Technology(360) 380-6987

  23. #23 On-Site Computer Services

    Based in Bellingham, 73 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2950 Newmarket St Ste 101-216, Bellingham, WA 98226
    View profile for On-Site Computer Services(360) 650-1079

  24. #24 Same Day Geek

    Based in Surrey, 74 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1688 152 St #404, Surrey, BC V4A 4N2
    View profile for Same Day Geek(778) 294-2940

How we ranked Oak Bay IT consultants

We scored 63 Oak Bay IT consultants on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Oak Bay data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask an IT consultant

  • Do you receive commissions from any vendor you might recommend?
  • What will we receive at the end of the project?
  • Who will do the work, and what similar projects have they completed?
  • Do you bill hourly, per project or on retainer?
  • Will you work alongside our current IT provider?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

IT consultants in Oak Bay: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Oak Bay?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Oak Bay, BC is Mac Zen with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews. TickTockTech - Onsite Computer Repair Victoria (#2) and SilverCompass Technology and Consulting (#3) follow. We ranked 63 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Oak Bay?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 63 IT consultants serving Oak Bay, BC. 1 of them is based in Oak Bay; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Oak Bay work on weekends?

20 of 63 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TickTockTech - Onsite Computer Repair Victoria (#2), SilverCompass Technology and Consulting (#3) and ComTech Advanced Software Technologies (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Oak Bay IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 63 rated IT consultants in Oak Bay is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. FIXCO - Cell Phone Repair & Computer Repair has the most, 468 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank IT consultants?

Each IT consultant gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do IT consultants outside Oak Bay count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 80 km of the Oak Bay city centre, our service radius for IT consultants. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can IT consultants pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does an IT consultant do?

IT consultants advise on technology plans and projects: system selection, cloud migrations, budgets, security and compliance programmes, often as a part-time or virtual CIO.

How are it consultants in Oak Bay ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does IT consulting, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

When does a business need an IT consultant rather than an IT provider?

For decisions and projects rather than day-to-day support: choosing a new system, planning a cloud move, setting an IT budget, preparing for an audit or reviewing an existing IT provider.

How do IT consultants charge?

By the hour, by the project or on a monthly retainer for ongoing virtual CIO work. Ask for a fixed price or a capped estimate on defined projects.

Update log for Oak Bay

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 63 IT consultants serving Oak Bay.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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