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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
NOC20011TEER 0
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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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

81520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
815201620182020202220242026
Data table
20164
201715
20186
201911
20204
20217
202212
202313
202411
202511
20261
By province or territory
  1. Ontario37
  2. Quebec31
  3. British Columbia10
  4. Nova Scotia5
  5. Alberta4
  6. Saskatchewan3
  7. Manitoba2
  8. Prince Edward Island2
  9. Newfoundland and Labrador1
Employers with the most positions
  1. CELLVIEW IMAGING INC.3
  2. Blue Solutions Canada Inc3
  3. Ontario Institute for Cancer Research2
  4. Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd.2
  5. Mccann Health Medical Communications Canada, Ltd2
  6. Université Concordia2
  7. Tethys Aquaculture Canada Inc.2
  8. PG Design Studio Inc.2
  9. Hyde Technical Services Canada Inc.2
  10. University of Alberta2
  11. Centre Canadien d'Architecture1
  12. Bio Forest Technologies Inc./Lallemand Inc.1
  13. Centre de recherche en Sciences animales de Deschambault inc1
  14. Apo-Pharma Inc.1
  15. Apotex Inc.1
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)69
  2. Global Talent Stream (TFWP)22

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).

YearTFWP permitsIMP permits
2026020
202505
202405
2023020
2022010
202105
2019040
2018035
2017025
2016025
2015015

All work permits by year

204020152016201720182019202120222023202420252026
2040201520172019202220242026
Data table
201515
201625
201725
201835
201940
20215
202210
202320
20245
20255
202620

Permanent residence

Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).

New permanent residents by year

8152018201920202022
8152018201920202022
Data table
201815
201915
20205
202210
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Federal Skilled Worker170
  2. Canadian Experience Class150
  3. Provincial Nominee Program50

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$43.27C$62.56C$98.90
AlbertaC$29.74C$54.95C$120.19
British ColumbiaC$38.46C$49.74C$100.96
ManitobaC$30.00C$51.65C$128.21
New BrunswickC$42.36C$61.18C$87.30
Newfoundland and LabradorC$41.13C$59.19C$89.20
Nova ScotiaC$43.59C$55.55C$79.49
OntarioC$45.00C$65.93C$98.90
QuebecC$42.97C$63.63C$95.51
SaskatchewanC$39.62C$58.44C$64.29
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
160
Vacancies advertised
160
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$36.06