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Architectural technologists and technicians (NOC 2251)

High opportunity occupation
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About this job

Architectural technologists and technicians:

  • may work independently or provide technical assistance to professional architects and civil design engineers in carrying out research; preparing drawings, architectural models, specifications and contracts; and in overseeing construction projects
  • work for architectural firms, construction firms and governments
Common job titles
  • technologist, registered building
  • technologist, registered building

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$72,996

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

  • High
  • Median
  • Low

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2021-2031)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2021 - 2026
  • 2026 - 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 670

  • 2022
  • 2026
  • 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
41.8%
280 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
58.2%
390 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Kootenay
Employment in 2021:
50
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.3%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
20
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2021:
1,220
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.5%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
480
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Northeast
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2021:
170
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.6%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
60
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2021:
200
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
2.0%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
110

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Architectural technologists and technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

  • help in the development of architectural designs
  • analyze building codes, bylaws, 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
  • build architectural, display, and 3-D virtual models of architectural designs
  • prepare contract and bidding documents
  • supervise drafters, technicians and technologists on the architectural team
  • oversee construction projects and coordinate, monitor and inspect work done by others

Work environment

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,200 workers are employed
54% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:
89%
Construction:
4%
Public Administration:
3%
Educational Services:
2%
Manufacturing:
1%
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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

N/A - Data not available

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

There is mobility to other related occupations such as drafters, civil engineering technologists and technicians, construction estimators and construction inspectors. Also, with experience promotion to supervisory positions is possible.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Profile last updated:
April 14, 2021
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