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The Opportunity
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APEGA is currently seeking professional members to serve on the newly created Professional Practice Examination Screening Group (PPESG). This group assists APEGA staff in developing appropriate questions for a current, meaningful, and relevant examination - the “National Professional Practice Examination” (NPPE) - of the professional, ethical, regulatory, and legal responsibilities of a practicing licensed professional. It does this through reviewing and assessing new questions to ensure that they are appropriate for the member’s jurisdiction and profession, the blueprint, and for comprehension.
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Time Commitment
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- Independent review and comment of 45-50 questions per month (4-6 hours per month)
- Occasional short virtual meetings as needed to clarify comments (1-2 hours per month)
- Annual in-person meeting and training session in APEGA’s Edmonton or Calgary office (expenses paid by APEGA) (1-2 days, plus travel)
3-year term
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Key Responsibilities
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- Review and assess new questions when requested by APEGA staff and provide comments through an online platform, in a timely fashion.
- Maintain knowledge of the Professional Practice Examination blueprint and suggested reading materials.
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Volunteer Benefits
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Required Qualifications
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- Earn CPD Credits for time donated
- Expand your professional network
- Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.
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- Be in good standing with the nominating regulator and have a license to practice engineering or geoscience with a minimum of five years of industry experience post-licensure
- Have a good understanding of public interest and self-regulation
- Have a good understanding of good character and reputation
- Have a good understanding of professionalism and professional ethics
- Have excellent communication skills: written, reading, and comprehension
- Be an open-minded individual with ability to put complicated scenarios into context
- Be detail oriented
The following skills and experience are an asset, but not required:
- Experience with interpreting legislation
- Experience in assessment, testing, registration, and certification programs
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