Canada Job trends - Architects, 2023-24

Why work in Canada as an Architect?

• Canada has more than 1 million job vacancies
• Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are offering the highest pay of CAD 83,078.4 for Architects
• Average salary of an Architect in Canada is CAD 78,460
• Ontario and Quebec have the highest number of job openings for Architects
• Architects can migrate to Canada through 9 pathways

About Canada

Canada is a federal parliamentary state with Ottawa as its capital. The languages spoken in the country are English and French and immigrants having knowledge of any one of these or both of these get a chance to migrate to Canada. Canada is covered with mountains, plains, forests, lakes, and many other natural aspects. Canada has become one of the favorite destinations for immigrants who want to study, work, and settle in the country. As Canada is facing a shortage of workers, so it has plans to invite high-skilled workers from different countries. Canada has planned to invite many immigrants every year. According to the Canada 2023-2025 immigration plan, Canada will invite 1.5 million newcomers by 2025 as shown in the table below:

 

Year	Immigration Levels Plan
2023	465,000 permanent residents
2024	485,000 permanent residents
2025	500,000 permanent residents

 

Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories out of which Quebec has a separate legal system. All these provinces are in dire need of foreign workers to reduce the skills shortage. Immigrants can migrate to Canada through various immigration programs and live in the country for a temporary period or settle here permanently.

 

Job trends in Canada, 2023

Companies in Canada are facing a shortage of workers, so it is the best time for immigrants to apply for jobs available in different sectors. The unemployment rate in Canada has crossed records, and the wages of employees are also increasing. One of the popular sectors in Canada is Information technology because of the high demand for programmers and developers. Another reason is the development of cloud services.

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Architects TEER Code

The NOC code for architect is 2151 which has now been converted to a five-digit TEER code which is 21200. Architects have to work in the construction industry and design buildings, bridges, and other things. They also have to plan the maintenance of the existing buildings and repair them if required. The duties of an architect are given below:

• Architects have to be in touch with clients to know about the purpose of the creation or renovation of a building.
• Architects have to design the plans for a building and describe specifications, cost, building materials, time to complete the project, etc.
• Sketches and models have to be prepared for clients.
• Supervise drawings preparation, specifications, and construction documents that contractors and tradespersons will use to complete the project.
• Architects have to prepare the bidding documents and also conduct contract negotiations.
• Monitoring of the work on the construction site.

Prevailing wages of Architects in Canada

Architects get a high salary in Canada that ranges between CAD 46156.8 and CAD 110764.8. The table below reveals the details of the wages for an architect:  

Community/Area	Median
Canada	69,235.20
Alberta	69,964.80
British Columbia	69,235.20
Manitoba	72,000
New Brunswick	83,078.40
Nova Scotia	83,078.40
Ontario	72,864
Quebec	64,608

 

Eligibility criteria for Architects

The eligibility criteria to work in Canada as an architect are as follows:

• Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of architecture. Candidates can also go for the syllabus of studies from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
• A requirement of Master’s degree in the field of architecture may also be required.
• Candidates have to go for an internship and complete it under the supervision of a registered architect.
• There is a requirement of an architect registration examination.
• Architects have to be registered with the provincial association of architects.
• Canada Green Building Council provides Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications as it is a requirement for some employers.

Candidates can go for certifications in different institutes and provinces listed in the table below:  

Location	Job title	Regulation	Regulatory body
Alberta	Architect	Regulated	Alberta Association of Architects
British Columbia	Architect	Regulated	Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Manitoba	Architect	Regulated	Manitoba Association of Architects
New Brunswick	Architect	Regulated	Architects' Association of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador	Architect	Regulated	Architects Licensing Board of Newfoundland & Labrador
Northwest Territories	Architect	Regulated	Northwest Territories Association of Architects
Nova Scotia	Architect	Regulated	Nova Scotia Association of Architects
Ontario	Architect	Regulated	Ontario Association of Architects
Prince Edward Island	Architect	Regulated	Architects Association of Prince Edward Island
Québec	Architect	Regulated	Ordre des architectes du Québec
Saskatchewan	Architect	Regulated	Saskatchewan Association of Architects

 

Architects - Number of vacancies in Canada

There are 52 job postings for architects in Canada and the table below shows these postings in different provinces:  

Location	Available jobs
Alberta	3
British Columbia	6
Canada	52
New Brunswick	1
Nova Scotia	3
Ontario	25
Québec	13
Saskatchewan	1

 

*Note: The number of job vacancies may differ. This is given as per the information on October, 2022.

 

Architects - Job Prospects in Canada

Candidates who are working or want to work in Canada have different job prospects. These prospects depend on the province where they are working. These prospects are available for all architects in Canada. The prospects can be found in the table below:

Location	Job prospects
Alberta	Fair
British Columbia	Fair
Manitoba	Good
Nova Scotia	Fair
Ontario	Good
Quebec	Good
Saskatchewan	Good

 

How can Architects migrate to Canada?

There are 9 pathways which architects can use to migrate to Canada to live, work, and settle there. These ways are listed below.

• Express Entry
• Alberta PNP
• British Columbia PNP
• New Brunswick PNP
• Nova Scotia PNP
• Ontario PNP
• Québec
• Saskatchewan PNP

How can Y-Axis help an Architect to immigrate to Canada?

Y-Axis helps you in:

• Eligibility Check: You can check your eligibility for free through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
• Coaching Services: Y-Axis provides coaching services for language proficiency tests which include IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE.
• Counseling: Y-Axis provides free counseling services.
• Canada PR Visa: Avail of complete guidance related to Canada PR visa.
• Job services: Avail job search services to find jobs in Canada related to architects.

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