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Our main regulatory function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practise engineering and geoscience in Alberta.

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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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  • 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.

APEGA Appealing Court Decision on Engineer Title Usage

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Last month, APEGA’s request for an injunction to prevent Getty Images and Jobber Inc. from using the title software engineer was denied with a ruling by Honourable Justice J.S. Little. This ruling could be interpreted to allow the title “engineer” to be used by an individual even if they are not licensed by APEGA, as long as they do not use the designation “P.Eng.” or engage in the practice of engineering.

In response, on December 8, APEGA filed a notice to appeal this ruling to seek clarity on the permissible use of the title “engineer” and address concerns about how this decision will adversely affect public safety. 

“Public trust in engineering is built around the title “engineer,” which is associated with a standard of excellence, a commitment to the public interest, and an adherence to a code of ethics. Defending the integrity of this title is pivotal in protecting Albertans,” explains Jay Nagendran, APEGA Registrar and CEO.

This appeal is unrelated to the recent enactment of Bill 7, which specifically exempts the title “software engineer” from the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

With the appeal now filed, APEGA will provide updates to registrants on any developments once a response is received from the Alberta Court of Appeal.

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APEGA Appealing Court Decision on Engineer Title Usage

News Release

Last month, APEGA’s request for an injunction to prevent Getty Images and Jobber Inc. from using the title software engineer was denied with a ruling by Honourable Justice J.S. Little. This ruling could be interpreted to allow the title “engineer” to be used by an individual even if they are not licensed by APEGA, as long as they do not use the designation “P.Eng.” or engage in the practice of engineering.

In response, on December 8, APEGA filed a notice to appeal this ruling to seek clarity on the permissible use of the title “engineer” and address concerns about how this decision will adversely affect public safety. 

“Public trust in engineering is built around the title “engineer,” which is associated with a standard of excellence, a commitment to the public interest, and an adherence to a code of ethics. Defending the integrity of this title is pivotal in protecting Albertans,” explains Jay Nagendran, APEGA Registrar and CEO.

This appeal is unrelated to the recent enactment of Bill 7, which specifically exempts the title “software engineer” from the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

With the appeal now filed, APEGA will provide updates to registrants on any developments once a response is received from the Alberta Court of Appeal.

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