To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in construction, transportation, production, and utilities may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an architecture and science manager in B.C., you may need to register with the Architectural Institute of BC. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited professional degree in architecture and the Internship in Architecture Program.

Employment as an architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

To work as an architect manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

Employment as an architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Architect managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an architecture and science manager in B.C., you may need to register with the B.C. Society of Landscape Architects. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, work experience, internship, and successful completion of licensing exams.

Employment as a landscape architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a landscape architect manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

Employment as a landscape architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a landscape architect manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Sustain SITES Certification to fulfill your professional certification requirement. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of an exam.

Employment as a landscape architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Landscape architect managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an architect B.C., you must register with the Architectural Institute of B.C. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited professional degree in architecture and the Internship in Architecture Program.

Employment as an architect requires completion of a three-year internship.

To work as an architect in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

Employment as an architect requires completion of a three-year internship.

Architects

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a landscape architect in B.C., you must register with the B.C. Society of Landscape Architects. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, work experience, internship, and successful completion of licensing exams.

Work experience is required to become a fully-licensed landscape architect.

To work as a landscape architect in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

Work experience is required to become a fully-licensed landscape architect.

To work as a landscape architect in B.C., you may choose to earn the Sustain SITES Certification to fulfill your professional certification requirement. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of an exam.

Work experience is required to become a fully-licensed landscape architect.

Landscape architects

To work as an urban and land use planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a professional planner in B.C., you must register with the Planning Institute of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a degree from an accredited planning school, 2 years of practical work experience, 1 year of professional mentorship, and successful completion of a professional examination and ethics course.

Urban and land use planners

Industrial designers

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of architects, engineers and planners engaged in designing and developing buildings, urban complexes, and related systems. These programs include courses in design testing procedures, building site analysis, model building and computer graphics, engineering drawing, structural systems testing, analysis of prototype mechanical and interior systems, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Architectural engineering technology/technician

Science managers

Architecture Master's Degrees

Architecture Bachelor's Degrees

Senior managers in construction, transportation, production and utilities plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the overall operations of goods production, utility, transportation and construction companies. They formulate policies which establish the direction to be taken by these companies, either alone or in conjunction with other members of a board of directors. They work in establishments throughout the following industries: fishing, forestry, logging and agriculture; mining, oil and gas extraction; construction; transportation and warehousing; printing; manufacturing; and utilities or they may own and operate their own business.

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.

Landscape architects conceptualize, design, plan and manage the construction of natural, cultural and built landscape development for commercial projects, office complexes, parks, golf courses and residential development. They are employed by government environmental and development agencies, landscape consulting firms and by architectural and engineering firms, or they are self-employed.

Urban and land use planners develop plans and recommend policies for managing land use, physical facilities and associated services for urban and rural areas and remote regions. They are employed by all levels of government, land developers, engineering and other consulting companies, or may work as private consultants.

Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms or they may be self-employed.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an architectural technologist or technician in B.C., you must register with the Architectural Institute of B.C. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a combination of education and work experience, including the AIBC Ethics, Act, and Bylaws course, and successful writing of the Architectural Technologist Exam.

Architectural technologists and technicians

Drafting technologists and technicians

Zoning inspectors

Architecture and Architectural Engineering Diplomas

The Bachelor of Architectural Science will give you relevant knowledge and skills in a way that emphasizes holistic and critical thinking at the intersection between living systems, culture and technology, so that you'll emerge as an industry-ready participant in the real world of sustainable thinking and building. You will work on studio projects of increasing scale and complexity culminating in the Graduating Project: a comprehensive building design merging architectural design and building performance, supported by expert industry consultants. A diploma in architectural technology must be completed before the bachelor's degree. Once you graduate the program, you'll have  the skill set needed for advanced placement within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. 

Architectural Science: Bachelor of Architectural Science

The Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism explores the connectedness of design across multiple scales, from the body to the city. The program revolves around a core design studio sequence that begins with foundational skills and culminates in the design of complex spaces. You’ll build a strong foundation in critical thinking and the practical skills necessary to create environments that are socially and ecologically sustainable. Additional courses in history, theory, media, technology, and professional practice contribute to the curriculum.

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