Working as an architect in Canada

Working as an architect in Canada

Architects have an excellent chance of working and immigrating to Canada. Learn more about the demand for this profession in Canada.

From this article you will learn:

  • the demand for architects in Canada;
  • the size of architects' salaries;
  • what architects do in Canada;
  • where and how they work;
  • employment requirements;
  • ways of immigration.

If you want to immigrate to Canada as an architect, you are in luck! Architects are in demand across Canada and you can get permanent residency with or without a job offer.

Moreover, the demand for architects in Canada is likely to grow. This is due to the fact that a large number of architects are retiring in the coming years, with the number of construction projects expected to increase.

The largest architectural sector in Canada is the non-residential sector (projects such as hospitals, schools, retail buildings, restaurants, hotels and office buildings). The second largest sector is residential construction, especially apartment buildings.

Architect's salary

An architect's salary in Canada depends on different factors. If you work as an intern after you graduate from an architecture school, you tend to earn less. And after you finish your training period, the annual salary goes up.


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