APEGA regulates engineering and geoscience

Our main regulatory function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practise engineering and geoscience in Alberta.

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Published discipline decisions

APEGA registrants are required to practise engineering and geoscience skilfully, ethically, and professionally. APEGA investigates written complaints from registrants and the public.

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Regulatory

  • Discipline Decisions & Orders

    APEGA publishes discipline decisions and recommended discipline orders resulting from unprofessional conduct or unskilled practice by registrants.

  • Standards, Bulletins, and Guidelines

    APEGA's practice standards, bulletins, and guidelines explain the roles and responsibilities of professional members.

  • APEGA Annual Report

    Each spring, prior to the annual general meeting, APEGA produces a report of its activities, statistics, and finances, which it submits to the Government of Alberta.

  • Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP)

    Enforceable as of May 1, 2023, this practice standard outlines the required parts of an APEGA permit holder's PPMP.

  • Continuing Professional Development

    This mandatory program ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the public by requiring that professionals engage in lifelong learning on an annual basis.

  • Good Standing

    Learn about APEGA's criteria for determining whether members and permit holders are considered in good standing.

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Events

  • Webinar | The ABCs of Digital Signatures

    This advanced session is designed for digital signature subscribers who have installed the required software elements, have a digital signature activated, and are ready to begin using ConsignO Desktop to view, prepare, and sign electronic records.

  • Managing Professional Identity Transitions in Engineering and Geoscience

    Join Jennifer Kirkelund from Insight Psychological for guidance on navigating career shifts, with a focus on learning practical strategies for embracing change while honouring the skills and values that define your professional journey.

  • Webinar | Permit to Practice

    This two-hour webinar will focus on APEGA’s expectations for permit holders and Responsible Members.

  • Central Alberta Branch | Checkmate Hill Condos Tour

    Join the Central Alberta Branch for an exciting tour of the tallest residential building in Red Deer, Checkmate Hill Condos. Learn about the HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems that make a large condo building run. After the tour, we will meet at the Republic Room bar and grill for a social outing and networking event.

  • Edmonton River Valley Askiy-Geo Discovery Tour

    Join Keith Diakiw to embark on a journey into Edmonton’s past as you visit some historic and sacred sites within North America’s largest urban parkland, the Edmonton River Valley.