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Information for foreign-trained architects
Information on requirements to practise
The profession of architect is regulated in all provinces and territories in Canada. This means that, by law, no one can practise the profession of architect without a license. Provincial and territorial regulatory bodies of architects are responsible for setting the standards for entry into the profession and for issuing licenses to those who meet established standards of qualifications and practice. It is illegal to practise the profession or use the title of architect without being licensed as a full member in a provincial/territorial regulatory body.
Information on assessment of qualifications
Internationally-trained architects will need to contact the Canadian Architectural Certification Board to know how their educational qualifications would be assessed. Their address is as follows:
Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)
710 - 1 Nicholas Street
Ottawa ON K1N 7B7 Canada
Phone : 613-241-8399
Fax : 613-241-7991
Email : info @ cacb.ca
http://www.cacb.ca/
This is the first step on the way to licensure, and it is mandatory to start the licensure/registration process in every province and territory in Canada. The assessment takes about three months from the date of submission of complete application.
The provincial and territorial associations are responsible for the two other steps (internships and examinations) of the process. For all general information requests related to academic qualifications, you are invited to contact the CACB.
Once you know where you will settle and work, you should contact the appropriate provincial/territorial regulatory body for information on licensing procedures (see list below).
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada also provides information for foreign-trained architects who wish to practise their profession in Canada.
You may also consult the Fact Sheet No. 2 (at the link below), which has been compiled to help individuals learn more about how to obtain an assessment of their qualifications for employment purposes in Canada.
Other relevant information
For a general description of duties and employment requirements, you can refer to the information prepared by HRSDC regarding Architects.
Specific Provincial/Territorial Information & Regulatory Bodies:
Alberta
Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Duggan House, 10515 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton AB T6E 4S1 Canada
Phone : 780-432-0224
Fax : 780-439-1431
Email : info@aaa.ab.ca
http://www.aaa.ab.ca/
British Columbia
Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
#100 - 440 Cambie Street
Vancouver BC V6B 2N5 Canada
Phone : 604-683-8588
Fax : 604-683-8568
Email : info@aibc.ca
http://www.aibc.ca/
Manitoba
Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA)
137 Bannatyne Avenue, 2nd flr.
Winnipeg MB R3B 0R3 Canada
Phone : 204-925-4620
Fax : 204-925-4624
Email : info@mbarchitects.org
http://www.mbarchitects.org/
New Brunswick
Architects' Association of New Brunswick (AANB)
P.O. Box 5093
Sussex NB E4E 5L2 Canada
Phone : 506-433-5811
Fax : 506-432-1122
Email : inquiries@aanb.org
http://www.aanb.org/
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland Association of Architects (NAA)
P.O. Box 5204
St. John's NL A1C 5V5 Canada
Phone : 709-726-8550
Fax : 709-726-1549
Email : naa@warp.nfld.net
http://www.newfoundlandarchitects.com
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Association of Architects
P.O. Box 1394
Yellowknife NT X1A 2N8 Canada
Phone : (867) 766-4216
Fax : (867) 873-3654
Email : nwtaa@yk.com
http://www.nwtaa.ca/
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA)
1359 Barrington St.
Halifax NS B3J 1Y9 Canada
Phone : (902) 423-7607
Fax : (902) 425-7024
Email : info@nsaa.ns.ca
http://www.nsaa.ns.ca/
Ontario
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
111 Moatfield Drive
Don Mills ON M3B 3L6 Canada
Phone : 416-449-6898
Fax : 416-449-5756
Email : oaamail@oaa.on.ca
http://www.oaa.on.ca/
Prince Edward Island
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)
P.O. Box 1766
Charlottetown PE C1A 7N4 Canada
Phone : 902-368-2300
Fax : 902-566-9214
Email : architects@bghj.com
Quebec
Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
1825, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
Montréal QC H3H 1R4 Canada
Phone : 514-937-6168
Phone (alternate): 1-800-599-6168
Fax : 514-933-0242
Email : info@oaq.com
http://www.oaq.com/
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)
200-642 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon SK S7N 1A9 Canada
Phone : 306-242-0733
Fax : 306-664-2598
http://www.saskarchitects.com/web/index.shtml
REFERENCES:
1. Settlement.Org Brief on Foreign Trained Architects
http://www.settlement.org/FTTO/ftto_architect.asp
2. Blog: On Architectural Degree Certification
http://www.internarchitect.ca/survey/comment/proposal/2
3. CICIC -Canadian Info Center for Intl. Credentials
http://www.cicic.ca/en/professions.aspx?sortcode=2.19.21&prof=2151
4. Career Map of Foreign Trained Architects
http://www.oaa.on.ca/client/oaa/OAAHome.nsf/object/Career+Map/$file/OccupationalCareerMapFeb2005.pdf
5. Saskatchewan Road Map
http://www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/architect/
6. FCRO -Foreign Credentials Referral Office
http://www.credentials.gc.ca/immigrants/factsheets/architect.asp
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