Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

APEGA is seeking applications from licensed professionals and members-in-training to volunteer on one of APEGA’s 10 local branch executive committees. Volunteering with your local committee is a great way to get a better understanding of APEGA’s role and regulatory responsibilities—and it’s also a lot of fun! As a committee member, you have the opportunity to organize events ranging from locally relevant workshops and technical lectures to golf tournaments and networking evenings. Get to know other professionals in your region and bring local perspectives to APEGA as an ambassador for your community.

The Impact

Branch executive committees serve as conduits between registrants and APEGA Council and staff. By serving on your local executive committee, you’ll enhance the profile of the professions in your community, make APEGA aware of local successes and concerns, and advance strategic initiatives at the local level. 

Time Commitment

Committees meet 10 times per year, with some work required outside of meetings, for a total commitment of approximately 2–10 hours per month.

Volunteer Benefits

Qualifications & Skillsets

• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Give back to the professions by mentoring the next generation of professionals.
• Branch exclusive learning and networking opportunities
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

• Practicing or retired professional Engineer or Geoscientist or member-in-training in Good Standing
• Volunteers must live or work in the branch that they apply to
• Board & committee experience is considered an asset
• Members-in-training and volunteers with diverse perspectives and experience are encouraged to apply
• Volunteers must live or work in the branch they wish to volunteer with. For a list of communities covered under each branch, click here.

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The Opportunity

APEGA's Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray & Peace Region Branches are looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience in an evening of fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations for students, teachers and families. During the 2025-26 school year these branches will be hosting Science Nights each month at a different school in their local area. Volunteers can sign up for one or multiple Science Nights throughout the year. Dinner will be provided.

The Impact

APEGA’s outreach events, such as Science Nights and Science Olympics are vital pieces of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and to fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan. 

Time Commitment

Approximately 3-hours per event

Schedule & Location

Edmonton Branch Science Nights:

May 7^th, 2026 | St. Angela School | 13430 132a St NW, Edmonton

 May 21^th, 2026 | Mother D'Youville School | 5330 Rue Parc, Beaumont

June 4^th, 2026 | Belvedere School l | 13359 62 St NW, Edmonton

 June 18^th, 2026 | Academy Saint Andre | 5811 Rue Eaglemont, Beaumont

Calgary Branch Science Nights:

**NEW** - APEGA Science Nights @ Calgary Science Olympics

 May 23^rd, 2026 | Calgary Science Olympics| University of Calgary Olympic Oval | Shift times: 7:30-10:30am, 10:30am-1:30pm, 1:30-4:30pm

Fort McMurray Branch Science Nights:

May 21^st, 2026 | Ecole St. Paul School | 429 Ross Haven Dr, Fort McMurray

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteer Duties

• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

• Review materials prior to the event
• Assist with setup and takedown of event
• Lead students in an activity or demonstration. Training will be provided
• Help students, parents and staff gain a deeper understanding of scientific principals demonstrated in the activity

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The Opportunity

Each year several of APEGA's 10 branches host local Science Olympics Events in their communities. These interactive, interschool engineering and geoscience events challenge elementary students to compete in a series of application and problem-solving challenges designed to promote teamwork, creative thinking, and fun.

If you're looking for a way to promote STEM education in your community, the Central Alberta and Peace Region Branches are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics. These events are great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students and promote your profession in the community

Event Dates

Central Alberta – May 2^nd, 2026

Shift Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm. Event runs 12:30-4:45pm

Event Location: Eastview Middle School - 3929 40 Ave, Red Deer

Peace Region – June 13^th, 2026

Event Time: 8:00 – 4:30pm

Event Location: Northwestern Polytechnic - 10726 106 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB. 

The Impact

APEGA’s Science Olympics events are a vital piece of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community. By participating in Science Olympics, volunteers challenge students to address real-world problems that require innovative solutions. 

Volunteer Roles

Team Captains help organize and purchase materials for the Mystery Challenge, coordinate volunteers and support the Branch Science Olympics Leads.

Event Volunteers help with tasks including but not limited to: signing in students, setting up project material, answering student questions, judging students on skills demonstrated and challenge criteria met, handing out student lunch and awards, and cleaning up project material.

Time Commitment

3 - 6 hours training

3-hours pre-event for Challenge Managers

6.5 – 8 hours on event day

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications

• Promote your profession and enhance the understanding of the work of engineers and geoscientists
• Connect with other practicing members and university student members
• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Promote a love of engineering and geoscience to students (grades 1-12) and their families, show the fun side and practical applications of engineering and geoscience
• Involvement in a fun and rewarding experience
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

• Practicing or retired professional member, E.I.T., G.I.T., university student member or applicant, in engineering or geoscience. Non-members with related experience in outreach, educations, or STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in promoting engineering, geoscience, technology, and related careers to students in K-12.
• Previous volunteer experience at a recent in-person APEGA Science Olympics is an asset.
• Comfortable in discussing the basics of various aspects of engineering and geoscience with students.
• Interest in promoting engineering and geoscience and related careers.

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The Opportunity

There’s more to being a professional engineer or geoscientist than simply completing a degree, which is a major accomplishment in its own right. New professionals must learn to navigate not only the post-university world, but also the unique challenges beginning a new career in a complex industry. If you’re an experienced Professional or a new Member in Training, don’t you wish you could have had someone to help guide you as you embarked on the next stage of your career?

On June 8^th and 11^th, APEGA will be hosting networking mixers for engineering and geoscience MITs and students in Calgary and Edmonton. We're looking for professional engineers and geoscientists to volunteer to network with the students and give them opportunity to make important business connections and ask questions about their future careers. If you’re someone that loves to meet new people, share your career story or provide mentorship, this is a great way to give back to the community! A selection of light bites and refreshments will be provided. 

The Impact

APEGA’s Industry Mixer volunteers create a positive impact in the community by meeting with engineering and geoscience students to provide advice and guidance on how to succeed in their chosen professions, how to get their feet in the doors of their careers and how to navigate the complexities of the engineering and geosciences industries in Alberta. 

Time Commitment

June 8^th, 2026 - Calgary - Platform Innovation Centre - 5:00-7:30pm

June 11^th, 2026 - Edmonton - APEGA Edmonton Office - 5:30-8:00pm

Volunteer Benefits

Ideal Skillsets

• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Give back to the professions by mentoring the next generation of professionals.
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards

• Practicing or retired professional Engineer
• Comfortable sharing your career journey and answering questions about the realities of being a professional engineer
• Volunteers with experience as an internationally trained professional and those with unique career paths are encouraged to participate in this opportunity.

The Opportunity

Navigating a new field can be challenging that the best of times. Wouldn’t it be great to have someone who’s already established in their field to go to for advice? APEGA understands that students and members-in-training (who are enrolled in the Work Readiness Program) crave guidance and advice tailored to their unique needs, and we've got something incredible lined up. Introducing the APEGA Mentoring Cafe – your passport to personalized, 30-minute virtual meetings with industry professionals who are ready to help you tackle any career subject you desire.

The Impact

APEGA’s Mentoring Café isn’t your average mentoring program; it's an express ticket to expert insights and we’re looking for experienced professional members to join our diverse pool of passionate volunteers. By volunteering as an on-demand mentor with APEGA’s Mentoring Café program you help students and members-in-training to access the career guidance they need when they need it, without locking into a long-term commitment. Share your experience and expertise, grow your professional network and help nurture the next generation of professionals.

Time Commitment

30-minute virtual meetings on a flexible schedule. Take on as many or as few as you like.

OR

Help guide a prospective APEGA member through the membership process by reviewing their application and providing guidance. This is a 1-3 month commitment of a few hours each month.

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications

• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

• P. Eng., P. Geo., or Human resources professional
• Laptop or smart phone capable of video-calling
• Comfortable sharing your knowledge and experience with students and MITs

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