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

  • Fort McMurray Branch | Taproom Trivia Social

    Join the APEGA Fort McMurray Branch for an informal evening of local eats, drinks, and trivia fun, celebrating professional life in the Wood Buffalo region with prizes and good company.

  • Calgary Branch | Golf Tournament and Social

    Join us for a day on the edge of the Rocky Mountains for the annual APEGA Calgary Branch Golf Tournament. This year, the tournament will be held at the Links of GlenEagles, a serenely beautiful course boasting gorgeous mountain scenery visible from all 18 holes.

  • Webinar | Employee well-being and team dynamics

    In this session, Dr. Marie Gervais will provide participants with actionable tips for employees, managers and decision-makers to thrive in any team environment.

  • Webinar | The ABCs of Digital Signatures

    This advanced session is designed for digital signature subscribers who have installed the required software elements, have a digital signature activated, and are ready to begin using ConsignO Desktop to view, prepare, and sign electronic records.

  • Webinar | The ABCs of Digital Signatures: Everything You Want to Know from Adobe to Bluebeam to ConsignO Desktop

    This advanced session is designed for digital signature subscribers who have installed the required software elements, have a digital signature activated, and are ready to begin using ConsignO Desktop to view, prepare, and sign electronic records.