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Outlook & Prospects for Architecture and Science Managers in Estrie Region
The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.
National Outlook – 10-Year Projection (2011-2020)
This section provides labour demand and labour supply projections for this occupation over the 2011-2020 period.
Note: The tables, graphs and middle paragraph shown under this section display updated 2011-2020 projection results. The remaining narrative text (2009-2018 projections) will be updated shortly. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The data in the following table are derived from HRSDC’s Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS). COPS uses a variety of models to produce a detailed 10-year labour market projection per broad skill level and per occupation at the national level, which focuses on the trends of labour supply and labour demand over the next ten years.
This occupation (Architecture and Science Managers) is part of a larger occupational group called Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems (NOC 021).
| Occupations in this group |
Engineering Managers (0211) Architecture and Science Managers (0212) Computer and Information Systems Managers (0213) |
|---|---|
| Employment (non-student) in 2010 | 77,670 |
| Median Age of workers in 2010 | 44 |
| Average Retirement Age in 2010 | 59 |
Occupation Projection for Canada
Over the 2008-2010 period, employment growth in this occupation was above the average for all occupations. However, the unemployment rate also increased. The average hourly wage increased at a lower rate than the average for all occupations; however, it is one of the highest among all the occupations. According to key labour market indicators, the number of job seekers was sufficient to fill the job openings in this occupation.
Over the 2011-2020 period, an occupation will be in excess demand (a shortage of workers) if the projected number of job openings is significantly greater than the projected number of job seekers. An occupation will be in excess supply (a surplus of workers) if the projected number of job openings is smaller than the projected number of job seekers. For Managers In Engineering, Architecture, Science And Information Systems, over the 2011-2020 period, job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are expected to total 39,068 and 37,400 job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility) are expected to be available to fill the job openings.
Given that labour supply and demand in this occupation were balanced, projections indicate that the number of job seekers will be sufficient to fill the job openings over the 2011-2020 period. Job openings will arise from both employment growth and retirements. The retirement rate for this occupation will be similar to the rate for all occupations. Job openings resulting from economic growth will increase more than the average for all occupations because this occupation will benefit from the strength of investments in private and public infrastructure projects and the strong growth in computer systems design services. In terms of supply, nearly one half of job seekers will come from the school system. However, given that many years of experience are often needed to obtain a management position, a significant number of job seekers will come from other occupations, mainly engineers and computer scientists working in natural and applied sciences.
This Chart contains data for Projection of Job Openings vs. Job Seekers for Canada. Information is available in the following tables.

| Category | Openings | % |
|---|---|---|
| Expansion Demand | 16,533 | 42% |
| Retirements | 18,499 | 47% |
| Other Replacement Demand | 2,224 | 6% |
| Emigration | 1,812 | 5% |
| Projected Job Openings | 39,068 | 100% |
| Category | Seekers | % |
|---|---|---|
| School Leavers | 14,675 | 39% |
| Immigration | 5,768 | 15% |
| Other | 16,957 | 45% |
| Projected Job Seekers | 37,400 | 100% |
In which industry or sector do people in this occupation find jobs in Canada?
This table shows the industry and sectors employing the highest number of people in this occupation.
| Industry / Sector | % |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 37.00 |
| Public administration | 16.00 |
| Manufacturing | 15.00 |
| Health care and social assistance | 10.00 |
| Educational services | 6.00 |
What percentage of people in this occupation are self-employed?
The graph displays the percentage of people in this occupation who are “self-employed”, according to the 2006 Census, in comparison to the Canadian average across all occupations.
As shown in the graph, according to the 2006 Census, 9% of people in this occupation were self-employed, while the average for all occupations was 12%.
The Labour Force Survey also gives us some information about self-employment. This occupation (Architecture and Science Managers) is part of a larger group called Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems (NOC 021). According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), 6% of workers in this group were self-employed, while the average for all occupations was 16%.
What percentage of people in this occupation are members of a union?
This occupation (Architecture and Science Managers) is part of a larger group called Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems (NOC 021). According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), the unionization rate for this group was 13%, while the unionization rate for all occupations was 31%.
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