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 | | _3181423.jpg) | Revised Continuing Professional Development Standard Now in Effect APEGA’s revised Continuing Professional Development practice standard has been published and is in effect as of November 1, 2025. In addition, the new Personal Annual Competency Evaluation practice guideline has been published, which provides recommended best practices for documenting Personal Annual Competency Evaluation plans and continuing professional development (CPD) activities under the revised standard. The revised standard no longer includes activity-based CPD reporting requirements, which ended on October 18, 2025. Any remaining CPD hours that were added after the last submission period have been automatically submitted.
| | BRANCH EVENTS
| Edmonton Branch | Mock Interviews Join us on November 24 to help mentor the next generation of professional engineers and geoscientists. Kickstart students' careers by helping them polish their résumés and practise their interviewing techniques so they can best highlight their skills, experience, and enthusiasm. Edmonton Branch | Science Nights The Edmonton Branch is looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience at an evening of fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations for students, teachers, and families. During the 2025–2026 school year, the Edmonton Branch will host a Science Night each month at a different school in the Edmonton area. Volunteers can sign up for one or multiple Science Nights. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. The next Edmonton Science Night is November 25. Edmonton Branch | Science Olympics APEGA Science Olympics events are back! APEGA is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer for the in-person event taking place in Edmonton on February 22, 2026. |
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| Webinar | Emissions Reduction and Power Optimization 11/19/2025 11:00 a.m. This session will focus on engineering solutions for emissions reduction and power optimization in natural gas and industrial applications. Join the Calgary Branch for this webinar. Webinar | Nuclear and Biochemical Shelter Design 11/25/2025 12:00 p.m. Join us to learn the basics of nuclear and biochemical shelter construction and how these can help us survive almost every natural and human-made disaster. Join the Medicine Hat Branch for this event. Webinar | Building Leadership Without Burning Out 11/26/2025 12:00 p.m. In this session, we’ll explore how to elevate your leadership presence in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. Join the Calgary Branch for this event. | Central Alberta Branch | Xperience Fine Dining Event 11/12/2025 6:00 p.m. Come Xperience fine dining prepared by Chef 2 Tables after hours at the Gasoline Alley Farmers' Market. |
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| APEGA EVENTS
| Webinar | Ethical AI Risks in Project Management 11/18/2025 9:00 a.m. This workshop examines the ethical challenges of using AI in project management, offering case-based learning, risk-mitigation strategies, and insights into responsible practices. Webinar | Accountability: The Missing Link 11/20/2025 9:00 a.m. This session reframes accountability as a positive force, offering strategies to replace blame and fear with responsibility and commitment, while teaching practical tools to set clear expectations, foster ownership, and address performance issues effectively. Webinar | Project Management Tools for Engineering Leads 12/4/2025 9:00 a.m. This three-hour session introduces practical project management tools tailored for engineering work, helping participants effectively plan, track progress, and communicate expectations to lead their teams with confidence and clarity. | |  |  | Withdrawn Practice Guideline | As of November 1, 2025, the Practice Review Board has withdrawn the practice guideline Considerations for Establishing a Consulting Practice. We thank everyone who took part in this important part of self‑regulation and submitted comments during the withdrawal process. |
| _2658772.png) | Registrants Honoured at Member Milestones Events | APEGA registrants marked their milestones at our 2025 Member Milestones celebrations! New registrants, life members, and volunteers were celebrated in Calgary on October 9 and Edmonton on October 30. Discover how APEGA's Member Milestones events bring together those at the beginning and end of their professional journeys. |
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| In 2024, 31,446 registrants, students, and permit holders saved approximately $260,000 with APEGA member benefits and discounts. | |
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|  | Bridge the Gap from Campus to Career | APEGA’s Work Readiness Program is available to engineering and geoscience university students and members-in-training. This multi-year, self-directed program helps participants identify potential career development opportunities while learning how to apply classroom knowledge, skills, and attitudes to the professions. |
|  | 2026 Ivan Finlay Leadership Award | Do you know an engineering or geoscience student who exemplifies leadership in campus, community, or professional activities? If so, encourage them to apply for APEGA’s Ivan Finlay Leadership Award!
Up to 10 recipients will be awarded $1,250 each. This award supports undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and geoscience programs who demonstrate exceptional leadership. Recipients will be selected in spring 2026, with applications closing on February 2, 2026. |
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| | | Recognize and Reframe Anxious Thinking
| Understand how anxious thinking develops and identify the cycles that sustain anxious feelings with this webinar from Insight Psychological. | |
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| Ontario Construction Liens – The Essentials – Developed for the construction industry, this one-day program with Osgoode Professional Development solidifies your understanding of the core legal and procedural aspects of the construction liens process.
| CEQB Foresight Committee – The Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) is seeking two forward-thinking engineers from industry to join its Foresight Committee, a dynamic group dedicated to identifying the emerging challenges and opportunities that will influence engineering regulation over the next five to 10 years. This call-out is open until November 10.
| TELUS World of Science 2026 Science Fellowship – This fellowship recognizes individuals making science accessible and meaningful through outreach, media, education, or community engagement. The chosen fellow will receive a $2,500 award and the chance to collaborate on public programming with TELUS World of Science – Edmonton. Apply or nominate by November 10.
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