Architects
Architects conceptualize, plan and develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, institutional and residential buildings.
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Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
AB, MB, SK
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
- Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
- Prepare sketches and models for clients
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
- Prepare bidding documents, participate in contract negotiations and award construction contracts
- Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
- Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree from an accredited school of architecture orcompletion of the syllabus of studies from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is required.
- checkA master's degree in architecture may be required.
- checkCompletion of a three-year internship under the supervision of a registered architect is required.
- checkCompletion of the architect registration examination is required.
- checkRegistration with a provincial regulatory body is required in all provinces and the Northwest Territories.
- checkLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.
Market Outlook by Province
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for architects (NOC 21200) in Alberta 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.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about architects in Alberta: Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation. Architects mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 85% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations74% of architects work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.30% of architects are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 69% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 31% 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: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 59% compared to 9% for all occupations
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Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Good for architects (NOC 21200) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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 architects in Manitoba: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Architects mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations78% of architects work all year, while 22% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.22% of architects are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 36% 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: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 83% compared to 8% for all occupations
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Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for architects (NOC 21200) 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.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about architects in Saskatchewan: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Architects mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): more than 95% 80% of architects work all year, while 20% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.17% of architects are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 66% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 34% 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: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 56% compared to 7% for all occupations
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Product Design
to apply architectural principles and practices and evaluate information to develop building designs
Numeracy
to conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
Spatial Visualization
to envision the design of buildings and plan layout of necessary facilities and utilities
Fluency of Ideas
to use consultations with clients to envision layout, modifications and styles for renovations or new building construction
Attention to Detail
to prepare sketches and models according to clients' specifications
Knowledge in Building and Construction
to understand complex information and regulations regarding various structures, environmental requirements, maintenance and materials in order to develop large-scale projects
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