Architects

Architects

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21200

develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, institutional and residential buildings.

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3-Year Outlook

Undetermined
Undetermined

3-Year Job Openings

34
 

Median Hourly Wage

$35.10
$21.92
Low
$88.36
High

Average Salary

$84,000
 

Typically Required

University

Employed

144
 
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Job details

Full NOC Description

Architects conceptualize, plan and develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, institutional and residential buildings. They are employed by architectural firms, private corporations and governments, or they may be self-employed.

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.

    • Also Known As

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

    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.

    • Provincial Regulation

    • Provincially Regulated: Yes

    Regulation Body

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    Employment by Sex

    The following graph shows the percentage of men and women working in this occupation in New Brunswick.

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    39.1%
    Female
    60.9%
    Male
    Employment by age

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

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    0.0%
    15-24
    31.8%
    25-34
    22.7%
    35-44
    31.8%
    45-54
    13.6%
    55-64
    0.0%
    65+
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    Employment by highest level of education

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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    0.0%
    No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
    0.0%
    High School, Diploma or Equivalent
    0.0%
    Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
    0.0%
    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    100.0%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

    The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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    95.7%
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    4.3%
    All Other Industries
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    Employment by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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    17.40%
    Northeast
    30.40%
    Southeast
    26.10%
    Southwest
    21.70%
    Central
    N/A
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

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    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

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    N/A
    Northeast
    $90,000
    Southeast
    $85,000
    Southwest
    $76,000
    Central
    N/A
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

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    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

    The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

    No Data Available
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    Salary

    The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

    New Brunswick

    $84,000

    Newfoundland

    $96,000

    Prince Edward Island

    $72,000

    Nova Scotia

    $88,000

    Canada

    $97,300
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    Employment Outlook

    The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

    34
     

    New Jobs: 3-Year

    23
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

    12
     

    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

    64
     

    New Jobs: 10-Year

    29
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

    34
     
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