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21200.00 – Architects

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

Overview

Example job titles

  • Architect
  • Architectural standards specialist
  • Chief architect
  • Consulting architect
  • Industrial and commercial buildings architect
  • Residential architect

Core competencies

  • Product Design to apply architectural principles and practices and evaluate information to develop building designs
  • Numeracy to conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
  • Spatial Visualization to envision the design of buildings and plan layout of necessary facilities and utilities
  • Fluency of Ideas to use consultations with clients to envision layout, modifications and styles for renovations or new building construction
  • Attention to Detail to prepare sketches and models according to clients' specifications
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand complex information and regulations regarding various structures, environmental requirements, maintenance and materials in order to develop large-scale projects

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.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior positions, such as chief architect, is possible with experience.
  • Architects may specialize in a particular type of construction such as residential, commercial, industrial or institutional.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

212 – Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering)

Minor group

2120 – Architects, urban planners and land surveyors

Unit group

21200 – Architects

Occupational profile

21200.00 – Architects

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