Job description Chief Architect in the Red Deer Region Green job Help - Green job - Help
Find out what work is like for a chief architect in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Architects (NOC 21200).
Architects
Description
Architects conceptualize, plan and develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, institutional and residential buildings. They are employed by architectural firms, private corporations and governments, or they may be self-employed.
Work week duration
Architects usually work more than 40 hours per week.Job duties
Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Architects have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:
- Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
- Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
- Prepare sketches and models for clients
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
- Prepare bidding documents, participate in contract negotiations and award construction contracts
- Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
- Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects.
Physical demands Help - Physical Demands
- Sitting
- Making repetitive motions
Workplaces and employers
Here are the typical workplaces where Architects are employed and some of their main characteristics:
- Self-employed
- Governments
- Private corporations
- Architectural firms
Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
- In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
- Sound and noise
Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others
- Somewhat close (e.g. share office)
Related job titles
Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 21200), and a list of similar occupations:
- architect
- architectural standards specialist
- chief architect
- consulting architect
- industrial and commercial buildings architect
- residential architect
Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification
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