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Agrologists offer advice and services related to agricultural and environmental science and technology. They apply scientific principles to the cultivation, production, use, and improvement of plants and animals, and to the management of associated resources.
Alberta Institute of Agrologists
Suite 1430, 5555 Calgary Trail NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5P9
Canada
Call toll-free: 1-855-435-0606
Call: 780-435-0606
Email: info@aia.ab.ca
Website: www.albertaagrologists.ca
Under Alberta’s Agrology Profession Act [pdf] and Agrology Profession Regulation [pdf], registration with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) is mandatory if you meet both of these criteria:
You meet the educational requirements for becoming a member of the AIA.
You intend to offer professional agrology services or supervise those who do.
There are 2 exceptions to mandatory registration. You do not need to register with the AIA in either of these circumstances:
You farm your own land and only practice agrology within your own farm.
You are registered with another professional regulated body in Alberta.
You must be a registered member to use the Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Agrologist In-Training (AIT) titles.
To register as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) in Alberta, you need:
Designation as an Agrologist In-Training
Completion of the AIA’s In-Training Program
Work experience in at least 1 practice area (the number of years required varies by practice area)
An Agrologist In-Training (AIT) can practice under the direct supervision of a PAg. To register as an AIT in Alberta, you need:
A recognized 4-year bachelor’s degree in agriculture or environmental science
The course credits required by AIA Council
For details about all registration requirements, contact the AIA or visit the AIA website.
Agrologists who are registered and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.
For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the AIA website.
The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.
