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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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

  • APEGA Council

    Consider Bringing Your Governance Experience to APEGA Council

    Applications to become an APEGA Council candidate are open until September 18. If you’re a professional engineer or geoscientist with strength in this year’s recruitment priorities, we encourage you to apply today!

  • APEGA Registrants Vital to New Critical Minerals Strategy

    Jointly released by governments on June 25, 2026, Stronger Together: A Critical Mineral Strategy for Western and Northern Canada sets a shared vision across seven provinces and territories to build a globally competitive critical minerals value chain, highlighting Alberta’s lithium resources, processing and refining capacity, and the essential role APEGA registrants play in advancing this work.
  • Darcie Greggs, PhD, FGC, FEC (Hon.), P.Geol.

    Geoscientists Canada’s New President Offers Solutions to Educational Erosion

    As geoscience education enrolment declines across Canada, new Geoscientists Canada President Darcie Greggs, PhD, FGC, FEC (Hon.), P.Geol., is encouraging those in the profession to rethink how future talent is developed.

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Events

  • Calgary Branch | Bottlescrew Bill's Pub Social

    Join the Calgary Branch at Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub to meet and connect with colleagues and APEGA members in a casual, informal setting. Network while enjoying delicious appetizers, one free drink, and a friendly social evening!

  • Webinar | Integrity and Expectations: The Project Leader's Service Level Agreement

    This session explores how leaders can build trust and accountability by aligning their words and actions, using a practical service level agreement‑inspired framework to clarify expectations, strengthen self‑awareness, and drive high‑performing teams.

  • Webinar | Digital Signatures

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

  • Webinar | APEGA Continuing Professional Development Q&A Panel

    This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Q&A session is designed to address specific questions from licensed professionals about CPD requirements and professional obligations. Participants are expected to review the relevant APEGA publications in advance and come prepared with any outstanding questions for discussion.

  • Central Alberta Branch | Golf Tournament and Social

    You're invited to the Central Alberta Annual Golf Tournament. Join us to network, get some fresh air, and have some fun!