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Architect

Learn About the Profession

Architects design building projects and advise clients regarding building projects. They prepare programs, sketches, and cost estimates. They also produce scale construction drawings, write specifications, and review on-site construction work.  ALIS – Architect

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Certification & Regulation Information

The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)

Professions are created by provincial legislation to protect the public by ensuring only qualified professionals are permitted to practice their occupation. The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) is a self-governing professional association legislated by the Architects Act. The AAA serves the public and its members by administering the standard of practice for the professions of architecture and interior design in Alberta.

“Architect” and "Licensed Interior Designer" are restricted titles under the Architects Act, meaning only registered or licensed members of the Association, with appropriate education, practical experience and certification may use the title Architect or Licensed Interior Designer or any of their variations.

STEP 1: Visit & review: AAA – Registration& Licensing

STEP 2: Review pathway for internationally educated professionals: Canadian Architectural Certification Board - Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects Program          

The Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Program is an alternative pathway to licensure for foreign licensed architects. It was developed by the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) and is administered by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB). The Program assesses broadly based experience of foreign architects against the Canadian Standard of Competency for Architects.

*NOTE: https://cacb.ca/befa-applicants-updated-competency-templates/

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

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INDUSTRY LINKS:
Canadian Architectural Certification Board (Subscribe to their newsletter)
National Council for Architectural Registration Boards
Examination for Architects in Canada
Build Force Canada

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Additional Supports & Resources

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Review Licensing Requirements:
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Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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