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NOC 20011: Architecture and science managers
NOC 20011 is a TEER 0 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is on the 2026 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math category list. The latest round for that category (#293, April 11, 2024) invited 4,500 candidates at a CRS cutoff of 491.
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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.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example 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
Not this code
Close occupations that have their own code
- Architects, urban planners and land surveyors (See 2120 Architects, urban planners and land surveyors)
- Computer and information systems managers → 20012
- Engineering managers → 20010
- Life science professionals (See 2111 Life science professionals)
- Managers in natural resources production and fishing → 80010
- Mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries and data scientists (See 2121 Mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries and data scientists)
- Physical science professionals (See 2110 Physical science professionals)
- Public and environmental health and safety professionals (See 2112 Public and environmental health and safety professionals)
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.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
Category-based rounds that list this code
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations | #293 · Apr 11, 2024 | 491 | 4,500 |
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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.
Good to know
- Progression to senior management positions in the respective fields is possible with experience.
Codes in the same group
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 20011 Architecture and science managers
- statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
- canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
- canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply
- canada.caIRCC: Express Entry category-based selection