APEGA - Science Olympics

The Opportunity

The APEGA Fort McMurray is looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience at the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics – Fort McMurray scheduled for February 6, 2026 8:00 – 2:30pm, at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre. This is a great opportunity to foster a love of engineering and geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA!

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 Role

Expectations and possible duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review materials before event day
• Assist with material preparation and general set-up of the event
• Observe participants as they complete challenges
• Use provided scoring rubric to judge participants fairly and consistently
• Encourage students in their competition
• Reward creativity and perseverance
• Be a positive role mode
• Assist with cleaning and packing up at the conclusion of the event
• Volunteer training will be provided

Shift times & Location 

Fort McMurray

Training Session (3-hours):  January 24^th, 2026 (Virtual)

Event Date (February 6^th, 2026)

8:00am - 2:30pm

Event Location: Oil Sands Discovery Center, Fort McMurray

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.

Deadline to Apply: January 14^th, 2026