APEGA - Science Olympics

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 Fort McMurray Branch is 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

Fort McMurray – February 6^th, 2026

Event Time: 8:00 – 2:30pm

Event Location: Oil Sands Discovery Centre. 

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, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. 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
• Earn credits for CPD (continuing professional development) and APEGA Volunteer Service Awards
• 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.

Click below to learn more and apply…

The Opportunity

The APEGA Science Olympics are back! APEGA's K-12 Outreach team is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer in-person at the Calgary event. Theis event is great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and network with other volunteers.   

Event Date

May 23^rd, 2026

University of Calgary Olympic Oval

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 the APEGA Science Olympics, volunteers challenge students to address real-world problems that require innovative solutions.

Volunteer Roles

Event Volunteers

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

Challenge Managers

Challenge Managers are responsible for leading a challenge on the day of the event. They will act as the point person for all of the volunteers judging that activity, requiring them to be deeply familiar with the activity and the APEGA Science Olympics event. This is a great opportunity if you would like to take on a larger role at the event. 

Time Commitment

3 - 6 hours training

12-15 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 
• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Connect with other practicing members and university student members 
• Earning hours towards APEGA Volunteer Service Awards 
• 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 service awards.

• Practicing or retired professional member, E.I.T., G.I.T., university student or applicant, in engineering or geoscience.
• Non-members with related experience in outreach, education, 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. 
• Challenge Managers must have previous Science Olympics Volunteering experience

Click below to learn more and apply…

The Opportunity

The APEGA Science Olympics are back! APEGA's K-12 Outreach team is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer in-person at the Edmonton or Calgary events. These events are great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and network with other volunteers.   

Event Dates

February 22^nd, 2026

University of Alberta Butterdome

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, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. By participating in the APEGA Science Olympics, volunteers challenge students to address real-world problems that require innovative solutions. 

Volunteer Roles

Event Volunteers

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

Challenge Managers

Challenge Managers are responsible for leading a challenge on the day of the event. They will act as the point person for all of the volunteers judging that activity, requiring them to be deeply familiar with the activity and the APEGA Science Olympics event. This is a great opportunity if you would like to take on a larger role at the event. 

Time Commitment

3 - 6 hours training

12-15 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 
• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Connect with other practicing members and university student members 
• Earning hours towards APEGA Volunteer Service Awards 
• 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 service awards.

• Practicing or retired professional member, E.I.T., G.I.T., university student or applicant, in engineering or geoscience.
• Non-members with related experience in outreach, education, 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. 
• Challenge Managers must have previous Science Olympics Volunteering experience

Click below to learn more and apply…