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.

News

  • APEGA Council

    APEGA’s Continued Collaboration Across Jurisdictions

    In response to a resolution passed at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, APEGA Council has reaffirmed APEGA's commitment to improving labour mobility and harmonization with other jurisdictions and noted our role as a national leader in these areas.
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    Postal Disruption: What You Need to Know

    Canada Post has announced a nationwide strike, which could affect regular mail delivery. Most APEGA services are available online through myAPEGA.
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    APEGA Calgary Office Permanent Closure on September 15

    As previously announced, APEGA Council has decided to close our Calgary office location. Since that announcement, a sublease has been secured, and as a result, the Calgary office will be closed permanently as of Monday, September 15.

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Events

  • Edmonton Branch | ATCO's Energy Discovery Centre Tour

    ATCO's Fort Saskatchewan Energy Discovery Centre is a place where industry, academia, government officials and the public can discover and unlock the power of hydrogen. Join the Edmonton Branch for this tour.

  • Lethbridge Branch | Campfire Conversation

    Join us for a Campfire Conversation that will expand your knowledge of settler colonialism and deepen your understanding of the impacts of racism and stereotypes. You’ll hear from Elders and knowledge keepers and may ask any questions you have of Indigenous people.

  • Calgary Branch Luncheon and Networking | Unearthing Subsurface Risks in CCS Financing

    This luncheon will explore subsurface risk relating to carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, as it pertains to securing financing. A comparison of the CCS industry with the oil and gas industry will support the discussion. After the luncheon, attendees are invited to remain at the venue and participate in an optional networking session.

  • Webinar | Digital Signatures

    In this session, you will discover the diverse types of digital signatures and how to sign distinct types of documents as a person, a professional, a department, or an organization.

  • Webinar | Permit to Practice

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