Managers in Engineering, Architecture and Information Systems
What they do?
Engineering Managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm.
A. Architecture Managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific research and development laboratory or quality control department, service or firm.
B. Computer and Information Systems Managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies.
Where they find work?
1. Computer systems design and related services - 24.0%
2. Information and cultural industries - 9.0%
3. Architectural engineering and related services - 9.0%
4. Public administration - 8.0%
5. Wholesale trade - 6.0%
6. Computer and electronic product manufacturing - 5.0%
7. Finance and insurance - 4.0%
What education do I need?
1. To be an Engineering Manager, you need a bachelor's degree in engineering or a college diploma in engineering technology. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) is usually required. In addition, extensive experience in an engineering discipline is required.
2. To be an Architecture Manager, you need a degree in architecture, a registration as a professional architect and several years of experience.
3. To be a Science Manager, you need a master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline and several years of experience.
4. To be a Computer and Information Systems Manager, you need a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering. In addition, several years of experience are required.
5. Many recent entrants have either an undergraduate university degree or a graduate degree.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. Sciences
3. Drafting
4. Business English
What can you expect to make:
Hourly wages ($35.40) are above the national average ($18.07). These earnings are above the average for occupations in the natural and applied sciences sector. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
2% of Managers in Engineering, Architecture and Information Systems are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for management occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Managers in Engineering, Architecture and Information Systems is considered Above Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($35.40) are above the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
3. The unemployment rate (2%) is below the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations managers in engineering, architecture and information systems are found in Quebec and Ontario while the lowest concentrations are in Newfoundland and Saskatchewan.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (11%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Leadership
2. Business management
3. Entrepreneurship skills
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training. The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation.
