An alternative to the process of licensure as an Architect and issuance of a Certificate of Practice for an Architect licensed/registered in a jurisdiction outside of Ontario.

Purpose

• for providing architectural services on a specific project.

Eligibility

•  for an Architect licensed/registered in a jurisdiction outside of Ontario,

Requirement

• This option requires collaboration with an Ontario holder of a Certificate of Practice

Information and Applications

A Licensed Technologist OAA is an individual who is granted a licence by the OAA to practise architecture with very specific Terms, Conditions and Limitations (TCL). One of the conditions of licensure is that the individual must NOT refer to himself or herself as ‘architect’. These individuals must use the title Licensed Technologist OAA.

Application and Guidelines:

All designs prepared by an Architect licensed in Ontario must be sealed by an architect with the professional seal issued to that architect by the OAA. 

Applying for a seal

1. the employer must notify the Office of the Registrar of any changes to the Certificate of Practice; and 

2. the employee must immediately return the seal to the Association (Subsection 42(2), Regulation 27).

Information and application

All holders of a Certificate of Practice:where the office is located:

1. In Ontario are required to participate in the Pro-Demnity Insurance Company.The application form is available by contacting Pro-Demnity Insurance at mail@indplan.com
2. Outside of Ontario or whose primary function is to practise engineering must apply for Exemption from annual professional liability insurance coverage with Pro-Demnity Insurance Company.

Application form