NOC 20011 · TEER Level 0

Architecture and urban planning managers

Architecture and urban planning managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm. They develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm.

Also known as:architectural managerdirector of architectureArchitect ManagerArchitectural Project ManagerCivil Engineering ManagerCivil Project Manager (Civil PM)Data Engineering DirectorData Engineering ManagerElectrical Engineering DirectorElectrical Engineering Manager
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What They Do

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm
  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm
  • Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
  • Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
  • May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural research reports and findings
  • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects of the department.

Qualifications

  • checkArchitecture managers require a degree in architecture, registration as a professional architect and several years of experience as an architect.
  • checkLandscape architecture managers require a degree in landscape architecture, licensing as a professional landscape architect and several years of experience as a landscape architect.

Market Outlook by Province

SK

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors: Universities (NAICS 6113): 28%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 16%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 10%Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6% 92% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 44% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 43% compared to 7% for all occupations

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Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 23%Universities (NAICS 6113): 20%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 15%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8% 94% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 6% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.11% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 43% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 10% for all occupations

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Quebec

The employment outlook will be Moderate for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Quebec: Approximately 3,750 people work in this occupation. Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 20%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6% 86% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.6% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 57% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 42% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 54% compared to 11% for all occupations

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