Candidate for Councillor: Fazal Hussain, P.Eng.
Candidate Overview
- Over 25 years of experience in engineering, OHS, policy, and regulatory programs across public and private sectors, with a strong focus on governance, accountability, and regulatory excellence.
- Expertise in legislation and policy frameworks, including stewardship of over 200 technical standards referenced in the OHS Code, supporting transparency, professional accountability, and effective regulation.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement & collaboration, integrated program delivery, risk management, and decision-making within complex, high-risk systems supporting APEGA’s public protection mandate.
Personal Statement
I bring over 25 years of engineering and occupational health and safety leadership, combining technical expertise with strategic policy development across Alberta’s industrial sectors. As a professional engineer (P.Eng.) and Canadian registered safety professional (CRSP), I have guided complex programs in regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and safety standards development, ensuring both public protection and professional excellence.
My experience leading multi-disciplinary teams has enabled me to navigate complex challenges, build consensus, and implement innovative solutions that align with organizational priorities. I am recognized for my systems thinking and analytical approach, integrity, and commitment to upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.
I am passionate about advancing the engineering profession and strengthening regulatory frameworks that protect the public and support professional growth. Serving on APEGA Council would allow me to leverage my expertise in safety engineering, regulatory compliance, and policy development to contribute meaningfully to strategic decision-making, member engagement, and the evolving role of the professions under the Professional Governance Act.
I am committed to bringing a balanced perspective, evidence-based judgement, and a collaborative leadership style to the council, supporting APEGA’s mission to uphold public safety, professional excellence, and continuous advancement of the engineering and geoscience professions in Alberta.
Candidate Resume
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Get to Know the Candidate in Four Questions
What does self-regulation mean to you as a member of APEGA?
Self-regulation is a privilege rooted in public trust. It means engineers and geoscientists govern themselves with integrity, competence, and accountability, always acting in the public interest. For me, it involves ethical judgement, adherence to professional standards, transparency in decision-making, and continuous learning. Effective self-regulation balances innovation with risk, ensuring public safety while maintaining confidence in the profession.
What would you bring to Council?
I bring over 25 years of experience in engineering, occupational health and safety, policy development, regulatory oversight, and public-sector leadership. My background includes legislative and policy modernization, statutory decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and complex, high-impact issue management. I offer council a strategic, evidence-based perspective, sound judgement, and a collaborative leadership style focused on strengthening APEGA’s self-regulatory mandate.
As the regulator of engineering and geoscience, what challenges does APEGA face?
APEGA faces a complex landscape shaped by emerging technologies; evolving safety expectations; the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence; growing demands for environmental responsibility, transparency, and regulatory consistency; adapting to new and emerging risks; supporting members through legislative transitions such as the Professional Governance Act; and safeguarding public confidence. To meet these challenges, APEGA must remain agile, risk‑informed, and future‑ready while upholding strong governance and effective oversight.
What is the value of a professional licence with APEGA?
An APEGA licence signifies competence, ethical responsibility, and accountability to the public. It confirms that a professional meets rigorous standards and can practise independently with trust. The licence enhances credibility and mobility, supports lifelong learning, and protects the integrity of the profession, reinforcing public confidence in engineering and geoscience across Alberta.