22210 – Architectural technologists and technicians
TEER 2Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2 years or more, or supervisory occupations
Lead statement
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.
Main 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 computer-assisted design (CAD) 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.
Employment requirements
- 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."
Example job titles
architectural assistant · architectural design technician · architectural design technologist · architectural technician · architectural technologist · residential buildings technologist · registered building technologist · registered building technician
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $30.10 | $50.68 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.33 | $31.89 | $39.51 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.86 | $31.49 | $44.86 |
| New Brunswick | $20.69 | $32.56 | $45.89 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $29.50 | $56.00 |
| Ontario | $21.00 | $28.85 | $43.27 |
| Manitoba | $23.75 | $31.34 | $47.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.77 | $34.66 | $56.27 |
| Alberta | $24.00 | $31.79 | $51.28 |
| British Columbia | $24.50 | $34.31 | $45.39 |
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.