The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) are proud to announce a landmark agreement that will simplify the oversight of professional technologists [P.Tech.(Eng.)/(Geo.)] under a single regulatory framework. 

On October 17, 2025, the regulators signed a memorandum of understanding to transfer all professional technologists [P.Tech.(Eng.)/(Geo.)] from ASET to APEGA for sole regulation and oversight. This change will occur when APEGA and ASET are continued under the Professional Governance Act, expected in March 2027. Those with the professional technologist designation will be merged with professional licensees into a new, single designation. They’ll retain their existing scope and right to independent practice.

Reducing red tape and streamlining regulation

“This is a milestone moment for Alberta’s engineering and technology communities,” said Terri Steeves, P.Eng., president of APEGA. “By streamlining oversight and removing duplication, we’re improving regulatory efficiency, enhancing public trust, and supporting innovation across the province.”

“This agreement demonstrates the strong partnership between ASET and APEGA and our shared commitment to serving the public interest,” said Terry Mueller, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), IWT, ASET president. “Transitioning the P.Tech. designation to one regulatory body will bring greater clarity for registrants and industry.”

Collaborating to further provincial goals

This collaboration-driven change also supports the Government of Alberta’s efforts to reduce red tape. By consolidating regulatory responsibilities, APEGA and ASET are creating a more agile and responsive professional landscape—one that better serves Alberta’s evolving workforce needs and economic priorities. The agreement also reflects a shared commitment to public safety, ethical practice, and continued advancement of engineering and geoscience in the province.