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.
Becoming a Mentor
Those interested in becoming mentors can submit their names and personal information to the OAA's Mentor Directory by clicking here. In offering to share your knowledge and experience, you help those on the OTP path to licensure have the tools to design a safe and healthy built environment. Accessible only by member login through the OAA Website, this database's listings allow Intern Technologists to search for a compatible mentor using information related to their practice, experience, and background. When you connect with an individual, you offer valuable insight on overcoming challenges. By becoming a mentor, you help build competencies, camaraderie, and positivity while offering advice on how to further professional goals and career objectives.
Note: Mentors are eligible to receive up to 10 Unstructured Learning hours per Continuing Education (ConEd) reporting cycle.