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

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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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