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.

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Events

  • WRP: Everything You Need to Know About APEGA's Work Readiness Program

    Join us for Everything You Need to Know About APEGA’s Work Readiness Program—a practical, student‑focused session that shows you how the program helps you build real‑world skills, strengthen your readiness for the workforce, and prepare for future registration with APEGA.

  • Webinar | From Concept to Final Decision: Aligning Project Success with EPC Structures

    This session will use a real-world case study to demonstrate how to navigate complex multidisciplinary projects from the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) perspective. Join the Calgary Branch for this event.

  • Webinar | Smoke Control Design and Principles: Two-Day Session

    This session provides an overview of smoke control design principles, system components, and applications, helping participants understand how smoke control systems are integrated into buildings to meet both prescriptive code requirements and performance-based design objectives.

  • 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.

  • Edmonton Branch | EPCOR Gold Bar Water Treatment Facility Tour

    EPCOR’s Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant treats wastewater from Edmonton and surrounding area, serving a population of nearly 1.5 million people. Join us for a tour of one of Canada’s largest wastewater treatment plants.