Working as an Architectural Technologist / Technician
Industry Overview
As major projects peak and then wind down (e.g. public transportation, pipeline infrastructure), coupled with slower population growth, construction employment is expected to recede between 2022 and 2024, but remain above 2018 levels.
A return to more modest growth over the latter half of the coming decade and the anticipated retirement of 44,200 workers will require the construction and maintenance industry to remain focused on recruiting and training across the entire 2019–2028 scenario period. This demand may be partially met by an estimated 36,500 new entrants aged 30 and younger available locally, but a significant portion of the remainder will likely need to be drawn from outside the province.
Source: Buildforce Canada, 2019-2028, British Columbia, Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward
Job Outlook in BC
Architectural Technologists and Technicians
JobBank Canada reports that for the 2021-2023, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Architectural technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region and in Vancouver Island & Coast Region. Employment growth is expected to be moderate and not many positions will become available.
The Employment Outlook for BC provides job openings projections for architectural technologists & technicians in three BC regions:
| Region | Estimated Job Openings 2021-2031 |
Average Annual Employment Growth 2021-2031 |
| Vancouver Island | 110 | 2.0% |
| Lower Mainland / Southwest | 480 | 1.5% |
| Thompson Okanagan | 60 | 1.6% |
Source: WorkBC
You can learn more about working as an Architectural Technologist/Technician in BC from:
Types of Employers
You may be employed by:
- architectural and construction firms
- governments
- building contractors
- surveyors
- real estate developers
- consulting engineers
- utility companies
Salary & Working Hours
In BC the average annual median salary is $62,714. Your wage depends on experience, location, and level of education.
Full-time techs usually get benefits as well as a salary. These can include dental coverage, paid vacations, and paid sick days.
Job Bank Canada provides hourly wages for Architectural Technologists & Technicians in Lower Mainland:
Chart: Job Bank Canada Wage Report
Working Hours
You generally work a 5 day, 40 hour week. However, you may be expected to work overtime and weekends to meet deadlines.