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Architecture and Science Managers

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  • Job description
  • Advancement and mobility
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2022-2026
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

Job description

These individuals organize, direct, and evaluate activities corresponding to their area of expertise. Among these areas are:

  • Architecture
  • Landscape architecture
  • Scientific work
  • Statistical studies

Environment

  • Controlled ambient temperature

Main tasks

  • Plan, direct, and evaluate firm activities and services.
  • Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for the performance of work related to their area of expertise.
  • Coordinate the department’s or study groups’ technical work.
  • Understand and respond to customer needs.
  • Recruit staff and ensure their professional development.
  • Participate in the design, development, and inspection of projects or works.
  • Drawing up the descriptive estimates.
  • Explain proposals to customers.
  • Present research reports and scientific findings.
  • Integrate all the issues related to a construction project in its design and implementation:
    • Economy
    • Schedule
    • Culture
    • Society
    • Ecology (resilience to climate issues)
    • Functionality
    • Technique
    • Harmony

Advancement and mobility

  • Experience leads to senior management positions in areas of expertise.

Hourly wage

The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.
Minimum
$28.85
Median
$54.85
Maximum
$84.13

Job prospects for 2022-2026

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Job prospects for 2022-2026

Job prospects

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Good

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available

Total jobs for 2021

All of Québec

2,500

All of Québec

na

Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
39.7% Female
60.3% Male

Not available.
  • 39.7% Female
  • 60.3% Male

Job types

All of Québec

Not available.
Full time
Part time

Not available.
  • Full time
  • Part time

Yearly wage on 2015

All of Québec

$94,000

All of Québec

Other characteristics

All of Québec

  • None

All of Québec

  • None

Sectors of activity

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    22% of jobs
  2. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    15% of jobs
  3. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    9% of jobs
  4. Petroleum, Coal and Chemical Manufacturing
    NAICS 324, 325
    8% of jobs
  5. Health Care
    NAICS 621, 622, 623
    7% of jobs
  6. Others
    39% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    22% of jobs
  2. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    15% of jobs
  3. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    9% of jobs
  4. Petroleum, Coal and Chemical Manufacturing
    NAICS 324, 325
    8% of jobs
  5. Health Care
    NAICS 621, 622, 623
    7% of jobs
  6. Others
    39% of jobs