This e-career map will help you if you have a background in architect outside Canada. It provides general information about the architect field in Ontario and explains the requirements for becoming a Licensed Architect. It will also help you determine your individual pathway to earning the designation depending on your education and professional background.

Architects in Ontario

This section of the Web site provides a general information guide to the certification and licensing process in Ontario, the provincial regulatory body, the Architects Act, and labour market information.

Requirements

This section explains the requirements for obtaining a Licence as an architect in Ontario.

Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Architect

This section takes you step-by-step through the application process for certification by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) and licensing by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).

Questions & Answers

This section provides answers to the commonly asked questions about becoming an architect in Ontario. Here you will also find up-to-date labour market information and salary expectations.

Contacts & Resources

This section provides links to organizations, services, resources, and application forms to help you establish your career in Ontario.
 
Xarchitect Designation
An architect designation is an abbreviation of an architect title. Examples of architect designations are CMA (Certified Management architect), CA (Chartered architect, and CGA (Certified General architect). An architect designation may only be used by individuals who are accredited members of the body that has regulatory authority for the designation.