Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

APEGA is seeking nominations for professional members and members-in-training to serve as volunteers on APEGA’s 10 local branch executive committees. These member-driven committees function as a conduit between APEGA’s Council, staff and the membership. Not only is it a great way to get a better understanding of APEGA’s role and regulatory responsibilities, it’s also fun! From locally-relevant workshops and lectures, to running engagement events like golf tournaments, participating on your local branch is a great way to get to know other professionals in your region and expand your network.

The Impact

APEGA’s local branch executive committees form an integral part of APEGA operations. Volunteers on these committees have an opportunity to bring the perspective of local membership to APEGA and to serve as ambassadors for the association. By serving on your local branch executive, you can help enhance the profile of the professions in your community, make the association aware of local concerns and successes, and advance APEGA’s strategic initiatives at the local level.

Time Commitment

Committees meeting 10 times per year, with some work required outside of meetings. Total commitment of approximately 2 – 10 hours per month.

Volunteer Benefits

Ideal Skillsets

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• 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
• 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 APEGA Science Olympics are back and better than ever! For the first time, we will be hosting both in-person and virtual Science Olympics events. These events bring together students from across the province to create inventive solutions to real world problems and promote a passion for engineering and geoscience.

APEGA's K-12 Outreach team is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2023 APEGA Science Olympics.

This event is a great opportunity to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. 

Benefits 

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Help promote a love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) to the next generation of engineering and geoscience professionals
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Practicing or retired professional member, Member-in-training, student or applicant.
• Non-members with experience in education or STEM are encouraged to apply
• Interest in promoting engineering, geoscience, technology and related careers to k-12 students

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What can you learn about a job applicant in 7 minutes? Find out with APEGA's rapid resume reviews and speed-mock interviews.

These fast-paced events have professional engineers, professional geoscientists, and human resources experts helping students and new graduates take the first steps in their careers by providing valuable resume feedback and interview coaching in a fun, fast-paced format. This is a great opportunity to network, give back to the community and maybe even meet a future star employee.

Upcoming events are being held in Calgary, Edmonton, and online!

Time Commitment 

Approximately 2-hours per event.

Benefits 

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Grow your professional network
• Help mentor the next generation of professional engineers and geoscientists
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

Duties & Expectations

Skills and Qualifications

• Conduct virtual 1-1 resume reviews or mock interviews with students and emerging professionals
• Provide guidance and advice to help individuals advance their careers
• Positively represent APEGA as an ambassador of the association

• APEGA Professional Member, M.I.T., or Human Resources Professional
• Willingness to share knowledge and network with young professionals
• Personal device (laptop or phone) with video-calling capabilities
• Professional experience in conducting employment interviews
• Professional experience reviewing resumes

Upcoming Events

February 1^st, 2023 | 6:00 – 8:00pm

Speed LinkedIn Review. Virtual.

February 6^th, 2023 | 6:00 – 8:00pm

Speed LinkedIn Review. Virtual.

February 21^st, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:30pm

Rapid Resume Review. Virtual.

February 23^rd, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:30pm

Speed Mock-Interviews. Virtual.

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