Architects (NOC 2151) are eligible to apply for Canadian immigration under Federal Skilled Worker Class if they also meet the other requirements. Maximum limit of applications processed for this profession from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 is 500 only. You need to hurry to apply under this profession before the limit is reached.

Architects (NOC2151) conceptualize, plan and develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, institutional and residential buildings. They are employed by architectural firms, private corporations and governments, or they may be self-employed.

Possible Job Titles:

• architect
• architectural standards specialist
• chief architect
• consulting architect
• industrial and commercial buildings architect
• residential architect

Main Job Duties:

Architects perform some or all of the following duties:

• Consult with clients to determine type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
• Prepare sketches and models for clients
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Prepare bidding documents, participate in contract negotiations and award construction contracts
• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects.
• Architects may specialize in a particular type of construction such as residential, commercial, industrial or institutional.

Employment Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of architecture
  or
  Completion of the syllabus of studies from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is required.
• A master’s degree in architecture may be required.
• Completion of a three-year internship under the supervision of a registered architect is required.
• Completion of the architect registration examination is required.
• Registration with the provincial association of architects in the province of work is required.

Only maximum of 500 applications will be processed in one year starting from July 1, 2011 for this profession. It is only going to take a few months to reach that limit. Therefore, we advise that retain our services at the earliest possible so that your application can be submitted without any unnecessary delays.

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