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22210.00 – Architectural technologists and technicians

Architectural technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical assistance to professional architects and civil design engineers in conducting research, preparing drawings, architectural models, specifications and contracts and in supervising construction projects.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Architectural design technician
  • Architectural design technologist
  • Architectural technician
  • Architectural technologist

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to analyze design problems, evaluate alternative solutions and make informed decisions that balance functionality, aesthetics, sustainability and cost-effectiveness
  • Systems Analysis and Evaluation to identify technical issues and design complexities throughout the project and evaluate potential solutions to ensure optimal design outcomes
  • Mathematical Reasoning to prepare cost estimates from drawings and instructions on material requirements
  • Spatial Visualization to interpret and prepare manual or CAD (computer-assisted design) drawings to specifications
  • Independence to ensure architectural draftings and specifications are completed on time, without constant supervision
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand and ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations and construction standards

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assist in the development of architectural designs
  • Analyze building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports
  • Prepare manual and computer-assisted design (CAD) drawings, specifications, cost estimates and listings of quantities of material from conceptual drawings and instructions
  • Construct architectural and display models, and 3-D virtual models of architectural designs
  • Prepare contract and bidding documents
  • May supervise drafters, technicians and technologists on the architectural team
  • May supervise construction projects and coordinate, monitor and inspect work done by others.

Additional information

  • There is mobility to other related occupations such as drafters, civil engineering technologists and technicians, construction estimators and construction inspectors.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Architects (21200)
  • Civil engineering technologists and technicians (22300)
  • Construction estimators (22303)
  • Construction inspectors (22233)
  • Construction managers (70010)
  • Drafting technologists and technicians (22212)
  • Land survey technologists and technicians (22213)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

222 – Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)

Minor group

2221 – Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology

Unit group

22210 – Architectural technologists and technicians

Occupational profile

22210.00 – Architectural technologists and technicians

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