NOC 22210: Architectural technologists and technicians
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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 22210 (Architectural technologists and technicians) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 22210 |
|---|---|
| Title | Architectural technologists and technicians |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Example job titles
- architectural design technician
- architectural design technologist
- architectural technician
- architectural technologist
Main duties
- Assist in the development of architectural designs
- Analyze building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports
- Prepare manual and CAD (computer-assisted design) drawings, specifications, cost estimates and listings of quantities of material from conceptual drawings and instructions
- Construct architectural and display models, and 3-D virtual models of architectural designs
- Prepare contract and bidding documents
- May supervise drafters, technicians and technologists on the architectural team
- May supervise construction projects and coordinate, monitor and inspect work done by others.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 22211 — Industrial designers
- NOC 22212 — Drafting technologists and technicians
- NOC 22213 — Land survey technologists and technicians
- NOC 22214 — Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
- NOC 22220 — Computer network and web technicians
- NOC 22221 — User support technicians
- NOC 22222 — Information systems testing technicians
- NOC 22230 — Non-destructive testers and inspectors
- NOC 22231 — Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
- NOC 22232 — Occupational health and safety specialists
← NOC 22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists · NOC 22211 Industrial designers →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 22210 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22210 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 22210 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 22210 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 22210?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 22210. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.