Job trends – Canada - Architect

Architects plan and develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, residential and institutional buildings. They can find work in architecture firms, private and government companies or can be self-employed.

 

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Job prospects for architects Architect-NOC 2151

All jobs available in the labour market in Canada are classified as per the National Classification Code (NOC). Each of the occupation groups has a unique 4-digit NOC code assigned. In Canada, an individual working in an occupation with NOC 2151 can expect to earn somewhere between CAD 26.00/hour and CAD 62.50/hour. Generally, an architect (NOC 2151) can usually expect to earn somewhere between CAD 23.08/hour and CAD 60.10/hour in Canada. The median or average wage for this profession is approximately CAD 35.58 per hour and the maximum wages for this profession is in the Canadian province of Alberta where it is CAD 42.84 per hour.

 

Prevailing Hourly wages for NOC 2151 in Canada
	Low	Median	High
CANADA	23.08	35.58	60.10
Province/ Territory	Low	Median	High
Alberta	26.44	42.84	71.11
British Columbia	24.04	33.65	53.42
Manitoba	22.50	37.50	61.54
New Brunswick	17.00	35.00	75.38
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nova Scotia	17.00	35.00	75.38
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ontario	20.14	35.90	63.46
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quebec	24.04	35.00	57.69
Saskatchewan	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yukon	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Skills/Knowledge required for NOC 2151 in Canada

Generally, the following skills and knowledge will be required for working in Canada as an architect –

Skills	Analysis	·         Analyzing information ·         Planning ·         Projecting outcomes
	Communication	·         Advising and consulting ·         Professional communicating ·         Promoting and selling ·         Liaising and networking ·         Negotiating and adjudicating
	Creative expression	·         Designing ·         Writing
	Management	Supervising
Knowledge	Engineering and Technology	·         Design ·         Engineering and applied technologies ·         Building and construction
	Law and public safety	Public safety and security
	Business, finance and management	Client service

 

3-year job prospect-

The job prospect in the next three years for NOC 2151 is good in most provinces of Canada. Future job prospects for NOC 2151 in Canada, by province and territory.

 

Job prospects	Location in Canada
Good	·         Manitoba ·         Ontario ·         Quebec ·         Saskatchewan
Fair	·         Alberta ·         British Columbia ·         Nova Scotia
Limited	--
Undetermined	·         New Brunswick ·         Newfoundland and Labrador ·         Northwest Territories ·         Nunavut ·         Prince Edward Island ·         Yukon

 

10-year predictions

There will be more job openings than job seekers for this position in the next ten years. Vacancies may not get filled due to skill shortage.

 

Employment requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited architecture school or completion of syllabus of studies from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
• A master’s degree in architecture may sometimes be required.
• Completion of a three-year internship under the supervision of a licensed architect.
• It is required to complete the architect’s registration test.
• Registration with the Provincial Architects’ Association in the province of work is necessary.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification which is offered by the Canada Green Building Council could be required by some employers.

Professional license requirements

Before you can start working, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority. This requirement can vary with each province. NOC 2151 comes under regulated occupations in the different provinces and territories in Canada.

 

The regulatory authority that certifies the individual will be as per the province or territory that the individual intends working in Canada in.

 

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

  Responsibilities of architects

• Consult with clients to decide the form, style and intent of renovations or construction of new buildings that are considered.
• Conceptualize and design buildings and create plans that define design requirements, construction materials, costs and schedules for construction.
• Prepare drawings and models for clients.
• Prepare or supervise the processing of plans, specifications and other building documents for use.
• Prepare tender papers, engage in contract negotiations, and grant contracts for construction.
• Monitoring construction site operations to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and development project financial evaluations.

Permanent residence in Canada can be acquired through various pathways. The most sought-after Canada immigration routes for a foreign skilled worker are – the Express Entry system, and the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP].

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