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 | Improve Your Writing with AI

    This four-hour session helps participants improve technical writing and communication skills while leveraging AI tools to generate, refine, and adapt content more efficiently for different audiences.

  • Webinar | Digital Nomads, Expats, and Cross-Border Mobility Transition Planning

    This session explores how expats can understand their digital financial footprints, identify potential transition risks, and prepare for successful mobility transitions. Join the Calgary Branch for this event.

  • Webinar | Amine and Glycol Recycling in the Gas-Treating Industry

    This webinar examines how chemical and thermal degradation of amine and glycol solvents impacts gas‑treating operations and explores purification and reclamation strategies to support reliable, efficient, and sustainable plant performance.

  • Edmonton | Student and Member-in-Training Résumé Review

    A strong résumé can open doors—get professional insight to help yours stand out. Connect with experienced professionals who can offer clear, practical feedback on what works, what doesn’t, and how to present your experience with confidence.

  • Calgary | Student and Member-in-Training Résumé Review

    Connect with experienced professionals who will review your résumé in a supportive, low‑pressure environment. You’ll receive practical, targeted feedback to help you highlight your strengths, refine your wording, and identify opportunities to make your résumé stand out to employers.