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

News

  • Engineers Set a Moonshot Goal in Sustainability

    A recycling system designed by Edmonton-based professional engineers Dr. Rafiq Ahmad, P.Eng., and Dr. Junaid Tahir, P.Eng., was chosen as one of 17 global winning submissions in the first phase of NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge.
  • Ivan Finlay Leadership Award on a picture of people building a puzzle

    Congratulations to the 2025 Ivan Finlay Award Recipients

    APEGA is proud to announce the 10 students receiving the 2025 Ivan Finlay Leadership Award, presented to undergraduate and graduate engineering or geoscience students who demonstrate inclusive leadership and equity in their campus or community activities.

Events

  • Vermilion River | Golf Tournament and Social

    It's the APEGA Vermilion River Branch nine-hole golf tournament—join us for an afternoon of golf, networking, and good times!

  • Webinar | Sulfur Removal for Energy and Emissions Reductions

    This session will focus on novel sulfur removal pathways aiding in energy reduction and decarbonization. Case studies will be shown to demonstrate the novel concepts. This event is brought to you by the Calgary Branch—everyone is welcome to attend.

  • Webinar |Managing Burnout

    This session explores practical strategies for recognizing and managing stress to prevent burnout and support overall wellness in the workplace.

  • Webinar | Emerging Threats to the Built Environment

    This presentation explores the evolving fire safety challenges in the modern built environment and offers strategies to address risks related to energy systems, wildland-urban interface fires, construction materials, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

  • Webinar | Permit to Practice

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