20011 – Architecture and science managers
Lead statement
Architecture and urban planning managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm. They develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm.
Main duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm
- Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
- Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
- May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural research reports and findings
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects of the department.
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the research, development or production activities of a scientific research and development laboratory or firm
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the laboratory, department, service, or firm
- Assign, coordinate and review the applied scientific work of the department or project teams
- Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects
- Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status
- Review project activities, prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department.
Employment requirements
- Architecture managers require a degree in architecture, registration as a professional architect and several years of experience as an architect.
- Landscape architecture managers require a degree in landscape architecture, licensing as a professional landscape architect and several years of experience as a landscape architect.
- Science and other managers in this unit group require a master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline and several years of experience in a related scientific discipline.
Example job titles
architectural manager · director of architecture · biological research department chief · chemical research division manager · laboratory manager · oceanographic research director · statistical department director · zoological park director · geochemical manager · geological manager · landscape architecture manager · life sciences program manager · mathematical services manager · scientific research director · sustainability manager · pharmaceutical products quality assurance director · research director - forestry · agricultural representatives director · mining research director · research director - mining
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $43.27 | $62.56 | $98.90 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $41.13 | $59.19 | $89.20 |
| Nova Scotia | $43.59 | $55.55 | $79.49 |
| New Brunswick | $42.36 | $61.18 | $87.30 |
| Quebec | $42.97 | $63.63 | $95.51 |
| Ontario | $45.00 | $65.93 | $98.90 |
| Manitoba | $30.00 | $51.65 | $128.21 |
| Saskatchewan | $39.62 | $58.44 | $64.29 |
| Alberta | $29.74 | $54.95 | $120.19 |
| British Columbia | $38.46 | $49.74 | $100.96 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.