Job requirements Architectural Technologist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an architectural technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Architectural technologists and technicians (NOC 22210).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- to three-year college program in architectural technology or a related subject is usually required.
  • Certification in architectural technology or in a related field through provincial associations of architectural or engineering/applied science technologists and technicians may be required by employers.
  • A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
  • Membership in the provincial regulatory body is mandatory in British Columbia.
  • In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title Professional Technologist.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated in your province or territory.

Table listing provincial regulation requirements
Location Job title Regulation Regulatory body
British Columbia Applied Science Technologists (building) Regulated Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Certified Technician (building) Regulated Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Manitoba Architectural Technologists And Technicians Regulated Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba
New Brunswick Certified Technician (architecture) Regulated New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
Professional Technologist (architecture) Regulated New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
Applied Science Technologist (architecture) Regulated New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
Ontario Architectural Technologist Regulated Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Building Designer Regulated Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Registered Building Technologist Regulated Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Architectural Technician Regulated Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Registered Building Technician Regulated Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists And Technicians (architectural) Regulated Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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