• Planned System Outage

    On Wednesday, October 7, APEGA applications will undergo maintenance from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. MT. APEGA.ca and the myAPEGA portal will be unavailable during this time.

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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Find out which membership type you should apply for.

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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.

News

News

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    Engineering Standards Are Not Red Tape

    Internationally trained professionals are essential to Alberta’s future, and every step in the licensing process should serve a clear public-interest purpose. Alberta is efficiently welcoming talent and protecting the public at the same time.
  • A booklet cover of the PPMP practice standard

    How Professional Practice Management Plans Prevent Misconduct

    Without strong management systems and clear professional expectations, even competent professionals can be drawn into unethical territory. This is why APEGA’s requirement for permit holders to maintain comprehensive PPMPs is so important.

Events

  • 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.

  • Webinar | Beyond the Finish Line: Building Health and Resilience

    This presentation shares Sajith Thoppil Prakasan’s journey to completing IRONMAN Texas. Sajith shares his experience as a long-distance athlete/professional engineer to encourage others to be active and live healthier, more productive lives. Join the Fort McMurray Branch for this event.