Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

As the regulator for the Engineering and Geoscience Professions in Alberta, APEGA is often tasked with recruiting professional members to serve as ambassadors of the professions on various boards and committees across the province. These member volunteers contribute to the protection of public safety by offering subject matter expertise in matters in a wide variety of areas such as pressure vessel safety or urban design.

The Association is currently seeking an experienced professional member to serve as a representative on the Edmonton Design Committee. This committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Edmonton City Manager regarding development applications, rezoning applications, public projects and other matters of urban design in Alberta’s Capital.

The Impact

Volunteers on this committee have an opportunity to positively contribute to their community by helping shape Edmonton’s urban design in accordance with the city’s principles of urban design. Volunteers will also have an opportunity to advance the associations interests and protect public safety by providing expert recommendations regarding urban development.

Time Commitment

Attend two committee meetings per month, which are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of each month in downtown Edmonton (volunteer may attend virtually), for approximately 5-hours each. Approximately 10-hours per month for independent review of submission packages and other activities.

Total Time Commitment: 20-hours per month

Volunteer Benefits

Ideal Skillsets

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Help shape Edmonton’s urban design
• Gain valuable governance experience
• Grow your professional network
• Give back to your community by sharing your unique expertise

• Professional Engineer with extensive experience (7+ years) in civil or structural engineering
• Must live in the City of Edmonton or surrounding communities
• Committee and governance experience is an asset