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Architecture and science managers – 20011

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

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Source: OaSIS

Employment Outlook

An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.

Source: Job Bank

Prevailing Wages

AREALOWMEDIANHIGH
PEI$31.25$57.00$69.71
Canada$35.00$54.95$84.38
Source: Labour Force Survey (2022)

Training

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