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What They Do |
 | Architectural technologists and technicians research and prepare drawings/contracts for professional architects and civil design engineers. |
| Industrial designers create and produce designs for consumer, industrial, and business products. |
| Drafting technologists and technicians use computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) and other drafting equipment to prepare designs/drawings. |
| Land survey technologists and technicians conduct or participate in field surveys to determine exact locations/positions of natural features/other structures. This may include use of Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. |
| Mapping and related technologists and technicians prepare maps, interpret aerial photographs, and operate airborne remote and in-house sensing/interpretive equipment and the Geographic Information System (GIS). |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Architectural engineering and related services |
38.0% |
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| Public administration |
8.0% |
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| Fabricated metal product manufacturing |
5.0% |
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| Machinery manufacturing |
5.0% |
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| Specialized design services |
4.0% |
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People in this group work in:
| Government |
| Architectural/construction companies |
| Utility, resource, and manufacturing industries |
| Design, surveying, mapping, and computer software firms |
| The unionization rate (18%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Technical Occupations in Architechture, Drafting, surveying and Mapping are found in Alberta and Quebec while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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