Description
Architecture and science managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments as well as by architectural firms and scientific research companies.
Job Titles
- Architectural manager
- Director of architecture
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.
Workplaces
- Architectural firms
- Private sector and government establishments
- Scientific research companies
Skills
- Coordinating
- Decision Making
- Management of Financial Resources
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
Abilities
- Fluency of Ideas
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Numerical Ability
- Spatial Visualization
- Categorization Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Leadership
- Active Learning
Similar Occupations
- Public and environmental health and safety professionals (21120)
- Architects (21200)
- Landscape architects (21201)
- Urban and land use planners (21202)
- Land surveyors (21203)
- Managers in natural resources production and fishing (80010)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be moderate for Architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Architecture and science managers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 64%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 19%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 17%
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: n/a
- bachelor’s degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $44.44 | $53.33 | $69.71 |
| Canada | $39.06 | $56.41 | $94.71 |
Training
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