NOC 2021 · 20011 · TEER 0
NOC 20011: Architecture and science managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Architecture and science managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments as well as by architectural firms and scientific research companies.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$62.56 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
STEM
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 20011 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 20011 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
- STEM
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Architecture and urban planning managers
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm
- Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
- Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
- May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural research reports and findings
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects of the department.
- Science managers
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the research, development or production activities of a scientific research and development laboratory or firm
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the laboratory, department, service, or firm
- Assign, coordinate and review the applied scientific work of the department or project teams
- Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects
- Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status
- Review project activities, prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports
- Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- agricultural chemistry branch director
- architectural manager
- chief actuary
- landscape architecture manager
- life sciences program manager
- petroleum geology department manager
- research director - forestry
- research director - manufacturing
- research director - mining
- scientific research department manager
- statistical service manager
All 57 job titles in NOC 20011
- actuarial department manager
- agricultural chemistry branch director
- agricultural representatives director
- agricultural representatives regional manager
- architectural manager
- architectural service manager
- biological research department chief
- chemical manager
- chemical research division manager
- chief actuary
- director of architecture
- director of sustainability
- ecological research manager
- ecology manager
- environmental science manager
- experimental farm superintendent
- geochemical manager
- geological manager
- geophysical manager
- laboratory director
- laboratory manager
- landscape architecture manager
- life sciences program manager
- livestock production programs manager
- livestock program development manager
- manufacturing research director
- mathematical services manager
- mathematics department director
- mathematics program manager
- mining research director
- natural sciences program manager
- oceanographic research director
- petroleum geology department manager
- pharmaceutical products quality assurance (QA) director
- physical sciences program manager
- project management chief - scientific affairs
- quality assurance manager - cannabis
- quality control director - chemistry
- quality control manager - pharmaceutical products
- research and development manager
- research director - forestry
- research director - manufacturing
- research director - mining
- rural development manager
- rural development program manager
- scientific research department manager
- scientific research director
- scientific research manager
- statistical department director
- statistical service manager
- sustainability manager
- sustainability services manager
- urban planning and development assistant director - government services
- urban planning and development director - government services
- urban planning and renewal director - government services
- zoological garden director
- zoological park director
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Architecture managers require a degree in architecture, registration as a professional architect and several years of experience as an architect.
- Landscape architecture managers require a degree in landscape architecture, licensing as a professional landscape architect and several years of experience as a landscape architect.
- Science and other managers in this unit group require a master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline and several years of experience in a related scientific discipline.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in the respective fields is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 20011 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $43.27 | $62.56 | $98.90 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $41.13 | $59.19 | $89.20 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $36.83 | $55.43 | $83.12 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $43.59 | $55.55 | $79.49 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $42.36 | $61.18 | $87.30 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $42.97 | $63.63 | $95.51 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $45.00 | $65.93 | $98.90 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $30.00 | $51.65 | $128.21 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $39.62 | $58.44 | $64.29 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $29.74 | $54.95 | $120.19 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $38.46 | $49.74 | $100.96 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Saskatchewan.
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Universities (NAICS 6113): 28%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 16%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 10%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
92% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 44% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 43% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 23%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 20%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 15%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
94% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 6% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
11% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 43% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Quebec:
Approximately 3,750 people work in this occupation.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 20%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
86% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
6% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 57% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 42% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 54% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Employed across various industries with the leading share in professional, scientific and technical services, mainly architectural, engineering and related activities, and scientific research and development
Manufacturing, especially pharmaceutical and medicine production
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
This occupational group includes different specializations therefore the level of job opportunities and sources of employment will vary. For example:
Architectural, and landscape architecture managers should benefit from significant levels of residential and infrastructure construction, and to support green building designs
Managers associated with life sciences should have favorable employment prospects due to significant investments in the field, including in the biomanufacturing sector
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
The type of education and skill requirements will vary depending on the specialization, for example:
Individuals offering or providing architectural services must be licensed and hold a Certificate of Practice from the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), the regulatory body
The practice of landscape architecture is not regulated in Ontario, but only members of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) can use the title ‘Landscape Architect.’
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Ontario:
Approximately 6,600 people work in this occupation.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 15%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
88% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 52% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 48% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 50% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 19%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 19%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 16%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%
88% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 55% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 45% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 45% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Limited for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 63%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 28%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in Alberta:
Approximately 1,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 27%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 8%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
82% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
7% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 57% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 42% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 41% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for architecture and science managers (NOC 20011) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about architecture and science managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
Architecture and science managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 21%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 13%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 12%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
90% of architecture and science managers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of architecture and science managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 49% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 51% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
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Questions
NOC 20011: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 20Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systemsMajor Group
- 200Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systemsSub-major Group
- 2001Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systemsMinor Group
- 20011Architecture and science managers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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