Architects

Example job titles

• architect
• architectural standards specialist
• chief architect
• consulting architect
• industrial and commercial buildings architect
• residential architect

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• 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.
• Architects may specialize in a particular type of construction such as residential, commercial, industrial or institutional.

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited school of architecture or completion of the syllabus of studies from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is required.
• A master's degree in architecture may be required.
• Completion of a three-year internship under the supervision of a registered architect is required.
• Completion of the architect registration examination is required.
• Registration with a provincial regulatory body is required in all provinces and the Northwest Territories.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

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