Education: Master's degree
Experience: 5 years or more
Tasks
--------- Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
Project management
Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments
Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
Construction site supervision
Prepare sketches and models
Proposal preparation
Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
---------------------------------------------------- Membership in the Provincial Association of Architects
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities