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

  • Webinar | Oilpatch to Energy Garden: Energy in Transition

    This session explores the meaning of energy transition, emerging technologies, and the people and workplaces needed to support a thriving net-zero future.

  • Webinar | Digital Signatures

    In this session, you will discover the diverse types of digital signatures and how they can be used to sign distinct types of documents as a person, a professional, a department, or an organization.

  • Webinar | Engineering Opportunities in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

    Remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), more commonly known as "drones," are rapidly becoming essential across engineering disciplines. This session introduces engineers to the role of drones in modern engineering practice, from operations like site monitoring and inspection to environmental sensing and infrastructure mapping. This event is brought to you by the Medicine Hat Branch—everyone is welcome to attend.

  • Webinar | How to Support the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act

    The session will discuss using adjudication as a process to resolve disputes during construction.

  • Webinar | Energy Transition with Hydrogen and CCUS

    Hydrogen and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) adaptation will lead to a sustainable and cleaner future. Join us for a webinar to learn more. This event is brought to you by the Fort McMurray Branch—everyone is welcome to attend.