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NOC 22210 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Architectural technologists and technicians. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Natural & applied sciences
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Definition
Architectural technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical assistance to professional architects and civil design engineers in conducting research, preparing drawings, architectural models, specifications and contracts and in supervising construction projects. They are employed by architectural and construction firms, and governments.
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Overview
NOC 22210 (Architectural technologists and technicians) is classified as a TEER 2 occupation under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. These professionals provide vital assistance to architects and civil engineering design teams, transforming conceptual designs into precise working drawings, building plans, and technical specifications. They may work independently or in multidisciplinary teams across architectural firms, construction companies, or public administration departments.
To qualify for this occupation, candidates typically require a two- to three-year college program in architectural technology or a related discipline. Provincial certification or registration with an association of architectural technologists, such as the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO), may be required for certain roles. Daily duties include analyzing building codes, creating manual or computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, constructing scale models, and supervising construction projects to ensure compliance with architectural specifications.
Because NOC 22210 falls under TEER Category 2, qualified individuals are eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through federal economic immigration programs managed by Express Entry, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Architectural technologists and technicians is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Architectural technologists and technicians is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.