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What They Do |
 | Architects plan and develop designs for the construction/renovation of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. |
| Landscape architects develop landscape designs and oversee the landscaping of commercial projects, office complexes, parks, golf courses, and residences. |
| Urban and land use planners prepare and recommend land development plans for urban/rural areas and remote regions. |
| Land surveyors direct and conduct legal surveys to establish property boundaries, and prepare/maintain associated documents. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Architectural engineering and related services |
64.0% |
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| Public administration |
19.0% |
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| Administrative and support waste management and remediation services |
2.0% |
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People in this group work for:
| Government |
| Architectural, engineering, and landscape consulting/contracting firms |
| Business corporations |
| Business surveying firms |
| Land developers |
| They may also be self-employed. |
| The unionization rate (31%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors are found in Alberta and British Columbia while the lowest concentrations are in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland. |
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