• 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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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

  • Cover of the APEGA Strategic Plan

    Building What Comes Next: APEGA’s New Strategic Plan

    APEGA’s new strategic plan builds on more than a century of regulatory trust and sets a direction towards a prosperous, resilient Alberta. Read the plan and discover how APEGA plans to respond to the needs of a changing Alberta.
  • Image showing the covers of the drafts CPD standard and PACE guideline

    Preparing for CPD Requirement Enforcement and Improving Interprovincial Mobility

    Starting on November 1, 2026, the revised Continuing Professional Development practice standard becomes enforceable for each licensed professional at their next annual renewal date.

  • APEGA Registrants Vital to New Critical Minerals Strategy

    Jointly released by governments on June 25, 2026, Stronger Together: A Critical Mineral Strategy for Western and Northern Canada sets a shared vision across seven provinces and territories to build a globally competitive critical minerals value chain, highlighting Alberta’s lithium resources, processing and refining capacity, and the essential role APEGA registrants play in advancing this work.

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 | 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.

  • 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.

  • Webinar | Requirements for Licensure

    This session provides an overview of APEGA’s licensure requirements, including academic qualifications, professional obligations, and the competency-based assessment process, to support applicants on their paths to professional registration in Alberta.

  • Students and Members-in-Training: Networking and the Hidden Job Market

    In this workshop lead by Hayley York, we will examine why networking is essential, how we can leverage it in our job search, and how it relates to the hidden job market.