Architecture and science managers
Occupation · NOC 2021 20011 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 20011
- TEER
- 0
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 95
- Median wage, Canada
- C$62.56 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 160
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About this occupation
Architecture and science managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments as well as by architectural firms and scientific research companies.
Example job titles
- agricultural chemistry branch director
- architectural manager
- chief actuary
- landscape architecture manager
- life sciences program manager
- petroleum geology department manager
- research director - forestry
- research director - manufacturing
- research director - mining
- scientific research department manager
- statistical service manager
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Architecture and urban planning managers
- 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.
- Science managers
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the research, development or production activities of a scientific research and development laboratory or firm
Employment requirements
- Architecture managers require a degree in architecture, registration as a professional architect and several years of experience as an architect.
- Landscape architecture managers require a degree in landscape architecture, licensing as a professional landscape architect and several years of experience as a landscape architect.
- Science and other managers in this unit group require a master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline and several years of experience in a related scientific discipline.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 1 |
- CELLVIEW IMAGING INC.3
- Blue Solutions Canada Inc3
- Ontario Institute for Cancer Research2
- Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd.2
- Mccann Health Medical Communications Canada, Ltd2
- Université Concordia2
- Tethys Aquaculture Canada Inc.2
- PG Design Studio Inc.2
- Hyde Technical Services Canada Inc.2
- University of Alberta2
- Centre Canadien d'Architecture1
- Bio Forest Technologies Inc./Lallemand Inc.1
- Centre de recherche en Sciences animales de Deschambault inc1
- Apo-Pharma Inc.1
- Apotex Inc.1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 40 |
| 2018 | 0 | 35 |
| 2017 | 0 | 25 |
| 2016 | 0 | 25 |
| 2015 | 0 | 15 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 20 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
- Federal Skilled Worker170
- Canadian Experience Class150
- Provincial Nominee Program50
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$43.27 | C$62.56 | C$98.90 |
| Alberta | C$29.74 | C$54.95 | C$120.19 |
| British Columbia | C$38.46 | C$49.74 | C$100.96 |
| Manitoba | C$30.00 | C$51.65 | C$128.21 |
| New Brunswick | C$42.36 | C$61.18 | C$87.30 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$41.13 | C$59.19 | C$89.20 |
| Nova Scotia | C$43.59 | C$55.55 | C$79.49 |
| Ontario | C$45.00 | C$65.93 | C$98.90 |
| Quebec | C$42.97 | C$63.63 | C$95.51 |
| Saskatchewan | C$39.62 | C$58.44 | C$64.29 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 160
- Vacancies advertised
- 160
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$36.06
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