Architecture and Science Managers
(NOC 0212)
in All ManagementArchitecture and science oversee activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They work for a wide range of private sector and government organizations as well as by architectural firms and scientific research companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
$42,810
Minimum$89,332
Median$158,961
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Architecture and science oversee activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They work for a wide range of private sector and government organizations as well as by architectural firms and scientific research companies.
Job duties
Architecture and science managers:
- Oversee the activities and operations of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific research and development laboratory or quality control department, service or firm.
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for work performed in the organization.
- Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams.
- Recruit staff and oversee their training.
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department.
- May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural or scientific research reports and findings.
Sample job titles
- ecological research manager
- environmental science manager
- laboratory director
- manufacturing research director
- natural sciences program manager
- research and development manager
- rural development manager
- scientific research manager
- statistical department director
- urban planning and development director - government services
Skills
- You need strong leadership qualities and an ability to motivate others. You need excellent organizational, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills. You must have confidence and initiative, and you need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Job requirements
- Architecture managers need a degree in architecture, registration as a professional architect and several years of experience as an architect.
- Landscape architecture managers need 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 group need a master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline and several years of experience in a related scientific discipline.
Other considerations
- Advancement to senior management positions in the respective fields is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$89,234 median annual incomeNorth Shore
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ASouthern
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$89,770 median annual incomeMaster
$70,450 median annual incomeDoctorate
$128,501 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ADiploma Above Bachelor
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
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Institutions providing this program
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Regulations
Right to Title and Practice: This job is regulated. The job title is protected, and you may not use it without a professional licence. A licence shows that the holder has met provincial requirements and is required to legally do this work.
Professional Designation: Professional designation exists and shows that the holder has met the standards for the job. Employers may require professional designation, but professional designation is not necessary to do this work.
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