Architectural Technician
From sustainable houses to sophisticated office buildings and community recreation centres, you can help design and build residential, commercial and institutional spaces that will shape our communities and the way people live.
Loyalist grads are well respected by employers across Canada. Architectural technicians and technologists are prepared to find work as:
- Designers and project managers in architectural and consulting firms.
- Project coordinators and estimators in construction.
- Technical and sales representatives for manufacturers.
- Municipal zoning and building plan examiners and inspectors.
- Self-employed entrepreneurs.
- Average starting salaries range from $35,000 to $39,999.*
*Source: Employment Profile Provincial Report, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Our grads get great jobs
- Architectural Designer, J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
- Architectural Technologist, Quadrangle Architects Ltd.
- Architectural Technologist, Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects
- Chief Building Official, Loyalist Township
- AutoCAD Technician, Canadian Safety Anchor Inspections
- Building Development Consultant, Greer Galloway Group
- Draftsperson and Estimator, Geertsma Construction Ltd.
Is it for you?
Successful students in this program are people who:
- Want to figure out how things work or how they go together
- Like to sketch and design
- May have some drafting or construction experience