Technical Occupations in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying and Mapping (NOC 225)

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).

Where They Find Work —    Top Occupational Areas Architectural engineering and related services 38% Public administration 8% Fabricated metal product manufacturing 5% Construction 5% Machinery manufacturing 5% Specialized design services 4% 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.

Related Occupation(s) Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors (NOC 215) Drafting Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2253)

Something to Think About To enhance your professional knowledge and broaden your opportunities, consider: Continually updating your knowledge Improving interpersonal skills Setting standards and guidelines for safety/operations Learning how to build and maintain customer relations

Use the "Where They Find Work" graph to target your worksearch. It may be easier to get into industries with the most people in this field. Want to work in an industry that hires fewer workers in this field? To be more marketable, check out whether you have the most up-to-date knowledge and technology skills for that industry. Check the provincial/territorial or local information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) for opportunities in your area.