Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

Acting with consistency, fairness, and the protection of the public as key priorities, APEGA’s Licensure Administration Subcommittee (LASC) is accountable for recommendations on:

• declared non-practising licensed professionals to return to practicing status;
• former registrants to regain registration; and
• registrants to have registration conditions removed. 

LASC members review materials submitted by applicants and summaries provided by APEGA staff.  The application reviews may include CPD reporting history, work experience for technical competency, ethical and professional behaviour, and compliance with the EGP Act.

Based on trends or concerns emerging from the applications, LASC may also make further recommendations on changes to conditions, assessment criteria, or other actions.  LASC recommendations are provided to the Practice Review Board for further consideration and approval.

The Impact

The PRB is the authority of, and accountable for the work delegated to its four subcommittees: Continuing Professional Development Subcommittee (CPDSC), Licensure Administration Subcommittee (LASC), Practice Review Subcommittee (PRSC), and the Practice Standards Subcommittee (PSSC). These subcommittees provide recommendation to PRB on Continuing Professional Development, licensure administration applications, permit holder practice reviews, and the development and maintenance of practice standards, respectively.

Time Commitment

Three-year (renewable) term | Approximately 15-25 hours per year

7 Sub-Committee meetings per year. Approximately 2-hours each

1-2 hours of preparation time in advance of each meeting to review materials and agenda

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in meetings, engaging in constructive discussion of issues that require attention by LASC and PRB
• Remain in good standing and practicing status with APEGA throughout the term appointment
• Participate in training opportunities as required or recommended, and maintain accurate and updated information in the volunteer management system
• Represent APEGA positively

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Expand your professional network
• Get involved in your community and participate in self-regulation
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards

• Registered and in good standing with APEGA as a practising licensed professional in geoscience
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience practising as a licensed professional
• Familiarity with the Engineering and Geoscience Professions (EGP) Act and the General Regulation
• Ability for group decision-making, analytical thinking, and conflict resolution
• Leadership or management experience is considered an asset
• Experience with regulatory boards or committees, or governance is considered an asset
• Familiar with the APEGA’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
• Familiar with the practising and non-practising statuses of a licensed professional
• Familiar with privileges and restrictions on the use of reserved title and reserved practice provisions in the EGP Act
• Experience in quality management and auditing