22210

Architectural technologists and technicians

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

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. They are employed by architectural and construction firms, and governments.

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 CAD (computer-assisted design) 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.

Example job titles

•architectural design technician
•architectural design technologist
•architectural technician
•architectural technologist

Overview

NOC 22210 (Architectural technologists and technicians) is classified as a TEER 2 occupation under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. These professionals provide vital assistance to architects and civil engineering design teams, transforming conceptual designs into precise working drawings, building plans, and technical specifications. They may work independently or in multidisciplinary teams across architectural firms, construction companies, or public administration departments.

To qualify for this occupation, candidates typically require a two- to three-year college program in architectural technology or a related discipline. Provincial certification or registration with an association of architectural technologists, such as the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO), may be required for certain roles. Daily duties include analyzing building codes, creating manual or computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, constructing scale models, and supervising construction projects to ensure compliance with architectural specifications.

Because NOC 22210 falls under TEER Category 2, qualified individuals are eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through federal economic immigration programs managed by Express Entry, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.