Registration & Licensure / Interns

Interns

The Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) has been established by the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) to continue to maintain a program of architectural registration/licensing in Canada that is both meaningful and effective. The ROAC jurisdictions have statutory obligations to set and maintain standards of education, experience, and examination for entry to the profession of architecture.

Interns must remain in the IAP while experience is being gained and recorded and while examinations are being written to derive maximum benefit from the program. Credit will be granted only for experience gained while enrolled as an intern in the IAP.

The objectives of the IAP are:

  • To define and document areas of architectural practice in which professional knowledge and skills must be gained in a structured, supervised, and mentored environment;
  • To provide a uniform system for documentation and periodic assessment of internship activities;
  • To provide feedback and guidance to the intern;
  • To involve the members of the profession in the development and training of future members.

Education Requirements

The ROAC jurisdictions have established common education standards as detailed in the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) Conditions for Accreditation for professional degree programs in architecture and in the Conditions and Procedures for the Certification of Educational Qualifications (Canadian education standard). The accreditation of professional programs in architecture and the certification of education qualifications of architecture graduates are conducted under the auspices of the CACB in accordance with the standards set by the ROAC jurisdictions. If you require further information, contact the CACB.

Experience Requirements

In Saskatchewan, The Architects Act, 1996 requires at least three years’ experience under the direction of a person(s) approved by Council. Regardless of hours logged, the intern is not eligible to apply for SAA membership until the three year requirement has been achieved. The intern’s registration date with the SAA or approved transfer from a reciprocal ROAC jurisdiction begins the counting of the three years.

Examination Requirements

For information on the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC), eligibility, and scheduling procedures, visit www.exac.ca.

IAP Enrolment/Application

To apply, a candidate must submit the following:

  • Completed application
  • CACB certificate
  • Mentor Confirmation Form
  • Employer Confirmation Form
  • Required Fees

Application for Admission to the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP)

Intern Architect Application for SAA Membership
Internship in Architecture (IAP) Manual
SAA Appendix B to IAP Manual
Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB)

SAA Intern Information and FAQ
IAP Mentor Confirmation Form
IAP Employer Confirmation Form