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.

Court Dismisses APEGA’s Application Regarding Job Postings

News Release

On November 9, 2023, the Court of King's Bench Alberta issued a decision for the case of APEGA v. Getty Images Inc. and IStockphoto LP by its General Partner IStockphoto ULC and Octopussap Operating As Jobber.

The case pertains to the use of the protected title "engineer" in job postings by Jobber Inc. and Getty Images. Honourable Justice J.S. Little dismissed APEGA’s application to the court.

Public safety is APEGA’s top priority, and we will continue to use our regulatory tools to ensure engineering is only done by licensed individuals and companies. Currently we are reviewing the court's decision and are reserving further comment until we complete that process.

As the regulator of engineering and geoscience in Alberta for more than 100 years, APEGA continues to drive the province forward with courage and innovation. We are the largest regulator of self-regulated professionals in Western Canada, with nearly 70,000 registrants who safeguard the public welfare and contribute significantly to Alberta’s economic success and quality of life.

Ruling citation: Alberta (Council of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists) v Getty Images Inc., 2023 ABKB 635

For more information, please contact Veronica Mora, Administrative Assistant, Communications at [email protected].

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Court Dismisses APEGA’s Application Regarding Job Postings

News Release

On November 9, 2023, the Court of King's Bench Alberta issued a decision for the case of APEGA v. Getty Images Inc. and IStockphoto LP by its General Partner IStockphoto ULC and Octopussap Operating As Jobber.

The case pertains to the use of the protected title "engineer" in job postings by Jobber Inc. and Getty Images. Honourable Justice J.S. Little dismissed APEGA’s application to the court.

Public safety is APEGA’s top priority, and we will continue to use our regulatory tools to ensure engineering is only done by licensed individuals and companies. Currently we are reviewing the court's decision and are reserving further comment until we complete that process.

As the regulator of engineering and geoscience in Alberta for more than 100 years, APEGA continues to drive the province forward with courage and innovation. We are the largest regulator of self-regulated professionals in Western Canada, with nearly 70,000 registrants who safeguard the public welfare and contribute significantly to Alberta’s economic success and quality of life.

Ruling citation: Alberta (Council of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists) v Getty Images Inc., 2023 ABKB 635

For more information, please contact Veronica Mora, Administrative Assistant, Communications at [email protected].

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