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An Intern Technologist is required to work in an appropriate setting under a Supervising Professional and with a Mentor.
Role of the Supervising Professional
The Supervising Professional is the Architect or the Licensed Technologist OAA who personally supervises and directs the work of the Intern Technologist on a daily basis. The Supervising Professional must be able to assess the quality of work performed and regularly certify the documented architectural technology experience prior to submission to OAA.
Role of the Mentor
The Mentor is an Architect, Licensed Technologist, or Retired Member of the OAA. The Mentor must not be employed in the same firm as the Supervising Professional. The Intern Technologist and Mentor meet regularly to discuss experience progress, career objectives, and broader issues related to the profession.
Selecting a Mentor
The Mentor must be willing to support the professional growth of the Intern Technologist during the duration of the OAA Technology Program (OTP) internship.
The first step in finding a Mentor is to consult with personal acquaintances and previous or current employers for a recommendation. Joining a Local Architectural Society may also be a good resource.
You can log into the member side of this website and access the Mentor Directory that allows you to search using various parameters related to a person’s practice as well as their own personal identification information. While this voluntary directory continues to grow, searching directly in the OAA Directory page on the OAA Website for Architects and Licensed Technologists by city/postal code may also be useful.
If you require assistance finding a Mentor, contact OAATechProg@oaa.on.ca.