Careers In Architecture

Interested in a career in architecture? 

Architecture is a licensed profession, requiring extensive training. The ten provincial associations of architects in Canada have adopted a standardized process for  admission to the profession known as the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP). The IAP (also called the Intern Program) has three components:

• Education
• Experience
• Examination

These three components must be completed successfully before a candidate can apply for a license/registration to practice architecture.

• Licensing/Registration

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has published useful materials for people interested in a career in architecture. Click here to learn more about the profession, or read about a typical day in the life of an architect.

In 2005, the Interns in Architecture Committee in Manitoba conducted a survey of both Interns and Registered Members and published the results:

• 2005 Career Satisfaction Survey
• 2005 Survey of Architects' Viewpoints