Architecture and science managers

Architecture and science managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments as well as by architectural firms and scientific research companies.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$43.27

/hr

Typical

CA$62.56

/hr

Experienced

CA$98.90

/hr

Average: CA$67.32/hr

99.7% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

agricultural chemistry branch director
architectural manager
chief actuary
landscape architecture manager
life sciences program manager
petroleum geology department manager
research director - forestry
research director - manufacturing
research director - mining
scientific research department manager
statistical service manager

All Examples

actuarial department manager
agricultural chemistry branch director
agricultural representatives director
agricultural representatives regional manager
architectural manager
architectural service manager
biological research department chief
chemical manager
chemical research division manager
chief actuary
director of architecture
director of sustainability
ecological research manager
ecology manager
environmental science manager
experimental farm superintendent
geochemical manager
geological manager
geophysical manager
laboratory director
laboratory manager
landscape architecture manager
life sciences program manager
livestock production programs manager
livestock program development manager
manufacturing research director
mathematical services manager
mathematics department director
mathematics program manager
mining research director
natural sciences program manager
oceanographic research director
petroleum geology department manager
pharmaceutical products quality assurance (QA) director
physical sciences program manager
project management chief - scientific affairs
quality assurance manager - cannabis
quality control director - chemistry
quality control manager - pharmaceutical products
research and development manager
research director - forestry
research director - manufacturing
research director - mining
rural development manager
rural development program manager
scientific research department manager
scientific research director
scientific research manager
statistical department director
statistical service manager
sustainability manager
sustainability services manager
urban planning and development assistant director - government services
urban planning and development director - government services
urban planning and renewal director - government services
zoological garden director
zoological park director

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Architecture and urban planning managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm
Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural research reports and findings
May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects of the department.
Science managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the research, development or production activities of a scientific research and development laboratory or firm
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the laboratory, department, service, or firm
Assign, coordinate and review the applied scientific work of the department or project teams
Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects
Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status
Review project activities, prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports
Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Architecture managers require a degree in architecture, registration as a professional architect and several years of experience as an architect.
Landscape architecture managers require a degree in landscape architecture, licensing as a professional landscape architect and several years of experience as a landscape architect.
Science and other managers in this unit group require a master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline and several years of experience in a related scientific discipline.