Job requirements Industrial And Commercial Buildings Architect in Canada Green job Help - Green job - Help
Find out what you typically need to work as an industrial and commercial buildings architect in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Architects (NOC 21200).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- 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.
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 and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Architects
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
British Columbia
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Association of Architects
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Architects Licensing Board of Newfoundland & Labrador
Northwest Territories
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Northwest Territories Association of Architects
Nova Scotia
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Association of Architects
Ontario
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario Association of Architects
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island
Québec
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ordre des architectes du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Architect
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Association of Architects
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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