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Information for Internationally-trained Professionals
This area of the Ontario Association of Architects Web site focusing on information that is of interest and use specifically to individuals who were trained in the profession of architecture in countries outside of Canada.
The OAA and its Role
Licensing and Practice Information
Licensing Information for Applicants from Outside Canada and the USA
Intern Architect Program
Canadian Architectural Certification Board
Under the Canadian constitution, education and licensing for professional practice fall within the jurisdiction of each of the ten provinces and three territories. However, the desire for reciprocity has necessitated that mechanisms be developed to ensure comparable levels of education across the country.
The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) was established in 1976 by agreement of the Registration Authorities and Councils of nine provincial institutes/associations to assess and certify the academic qualifications of individuals holding a professional degree/diploma in architecture who intended to apply for registration. The Order of Architects of Quebec joined the CACB in 1991. CACB's mandate was revised in 1991 to include the responsibility for accrediting professional degree programs in Canadian university schools of architecture.
The membership of the CACB assure a broad and inclusive view of architecture. The Board has eleven members and consists of:
- Three registered architects representing the licensing authorities. These individuals are appointed by the Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils (CCAC).
- Three architectural educators appointed by the Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture (CCUSA).
- Three registered architects representing the practice and culture of architecture appointed jointly by CCUSA and CCAC.
- One non-educator, non-architect representing the general public, appointed by the CACB.
- One student representing the Canadian Architectural Student Association (CASA).
Mandate and Mission:
The Canadian Architectural Certification Board fulfills two separate but related mandates:
a) Administer a program of accreditation of the Canadian schools of architecture in accordance with "Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation" approved by the CCAC and the CCUSA:
b)Administer a program of certification of the educational qualifications of individual applicants in accordance with the criteria contained within the "Education Standard" approved by the CCAC.
CACB Certification information and application: www.cacb.ca
Enquiries: CACB at 1 Nicholas Street, Suite 1508, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7, Tel: 613-241-8399, Fax: 613-241-7991, e-mail: info@cacb.ca
OAA and initiatives related to Internationally-trained Professionals
- OAA/JVS Group Mentoring, Online Mentoring and Employer Outreach Pilot Program
For Internationally-Trained Professionals
Feedback:
If you are an Internationally-Trained professional and would like to contact the OAA with questions or a request for more information, please e-mail Jessica O'Rafferty, Administrator, Admission, at: jessicao@oaa.on.ca. Please feel free to provide input to the OAA on this area of the Web site or to share your experiences with the OAA.
Resources:
Article on "Canadian experience":
www.hamer-associates.ca/news.htm
Article on "Communicating in the Culturally Diverse Workplace"
www.jobweb.com/resources/library/Workplace_Culture/Communicating_in_the_12_01.htm
Job Futures Area of Government of Canada Web site:
www.jobfutures.ca/en/interface-be.shtml
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