`20011` Architecture and science managers

Yes. NOC 20011 is a high-wage occupation.

Level 3: at least 2× median wage TEER 0

TEER 0 to 3 work still counts for Canadian experience work-length points.

Points from November 3, 2026

12+ months Canadian experience in this occupation	+70 extra, on top of work-length points
Qualifying job offer in this occupation	100

Architecture and urban planning managers
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm
Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural research reports and findings

A new Labour Market Integration factor replaces the Canadian work experience points.
Canadian experience in a high-wage occupation adds 20, 40 or 70 points on top of work-length points.
A job offer in a high-wage occupation gives 50, 70 or 100 points, and no LMIA is needed.
The two routes do not add up. You get the higher one: up to 150 points (140 with a spouse).
Invitation rounds pause for up to two weeks while IRCC recalculates every profile.