Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

In order to ensure that all professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta conduct themselves according to the high-standards of education and practice that are vital for protecting the public and maintaining the reputation of the professions, APEGA’s Board of Examiners carefully reviews all applications for membership. Volunteers on this committee are subject matter experts in their area of practice and are tasked with reviewing applications in their field to ensure the requirements of registration are met by each applicant before registration is approved.

Volunteers in the following practice areas are especially needed: Geoscience, Petroleum, Industrial, Electrical, Computer, Aeronautical, Biomedical, geomatics.

The Impact

When one engineer or geoscientist conducts themselves unprofessionally, or endangers public safety, it threatens the reputation of the professions themselves. Damage to this reputation risks losing the privilege of self-regulation. By ensuring all professional members meet the rigorous standards of practice set by the Association, volunteers on this committee help to both protect the public from unskilled practice, but guarantee the continuation of Engineering and Geoscience as self-regulated professions.

Time Commitment

Three-year (renewable) term

10 hours per month to review between 5 and 15 files.

1x monthly virtual meeting (1-hour duration).

2x full-day annual training sessions held in Edmonton or Calgary.

Volunteers attending from outside of the meeting area will be provided with accommodations and reimbursed for travel costs.

Volunteer Benefits

Ideal Skillsets

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Gain valuable career experience
• Build your professional network
• Participate in a vital piece of the self-regulation framework
• Volunteer recognition such as gifts, event invites, free access to PD courses, and more!

• Licensed as a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Geol., P.Geoph., or P.L. with APEGA and in Good-Standing
• Extensive experience in your field
• An understanding of self-regulation and public interest
• Strong communication skills and professional judgement

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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

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Deadline to Apply (June 6^th, 2025)

The Opportunity

The Safety Codes Council plays a key role in the safety of structures and systems in Alberta. The SCC works with partners and stakeholders to ensure that Alberta is designed and built with your safety in mind. Professional Engineers and Geoscientists represent a vital piece of this mission. To support the important work of the SCC, APEGA seeks professional members to represent the association and act in the public interest as volunteers on the SCC Working Group and its Sub-councils 

Currently APEGA Seeks representatives on the following Sub-Councils:

Gas Sub-Council

You turn on a gas stove. You turn up the thermostat. You fuel up your vehicle. To ensure these every day activities are safe, the Safety Codes Council Gas Sub-Council reviews the codes and standards that impact these aspects of life and more. The Gas Sub-Council members meet on a regular basis to discuss issues in the building industry and to make sure that our built environment is safe to inhabit. Our Gas Sub-Council members are generous volunteers who make the province a safer place.

Passenger Ropeways Sub-Council
Zipping down a ski slope on a sheet of fresh snow is only half the trip to the bottom. Travelling safely up on a chairlift to reach the top again is the other half of the experience. This is just one of the areas that the Passenger Ropeways Sub-Council looks after. The Passenger Ropeways Sub-Council are responsible for meeting on a regular basis to discuss how to make ropeway transportation safer. This group works with Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Ride Safety Association (AEDARSA) to develop and provide relevant information to the passenger ropeways industry.

The Impact

SCC Sub-Council members meet 3-4 times annually to discuss issues in the building industry and to make sure that Alberta’s built environment is safe for the public. Volunteers on these committees will serve a three-year term and will represent at a high standard APEGA and its members, acting in the public interest.

Time Commitment

3 year term. 3-4 SCC Working Group Meetings per year (2-hours). Up to 4 Sub-Council meetings per year (1-3 hours).

Approximately 20-hours annually.

Volunteer Benefits

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Build your resume with valuable governance and committee experience
• Opportunities to expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

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