To register as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Alberta, you need:
- A 4-year bachelor’s degree in geology or geophysics, or APEGA-approved equivalent education
- At least 4 years of acceptable work experience supervised by a professional geoscientist or a professional engineer
- At least 3 acceptable references
- Successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE)
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
There are 3 other membership types for geoscientists.
A professional licensee (geoscience):
- Can independently practise engineering within a defined scope of practice
- Can use the protected title Professional Licensee (Geoscience) or P.L. (Geo.)
- Has met the educational and work experience requirements for a professional licensee
A geoscientist licensee:
- Can independently practise geoscience
- Cannot use the APEGA protected titles
- Has met all the requirements for a professional geoscientist, but is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
A geoscientist-in-training:
- Can practise geoscience under the direct supervision of a professional geoscientist or professional engineer
- Can use the title Geoscientist-in-Training (G.I.T.)
- Has met the academic requirements but not the work experience requirements for professional geoscientist
For details about all registration requirements, contact APEGA or visit the APEGA website.
