INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED GRADUATES
If you were educated outside of Canada, you’re probably dealing with
many challenges. You likely have questions about how or even why engineers, geologists
and geophyscists are licensed. Perhaps you need to know how APEGGA can help you
get back to work.
You may have other questions, too, about
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immigrant serving organizations, and how they can help you adjust to life in Canada
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government services
This section of the APEGGA website will help you find answers to those questions and many more.
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REGISTRATION
IN CANADA OVERVIEW
Why register? If you practice engineering,
geology or geophysics in Alberta, you must be licensed by APEGGA.
This is a requirement under Alberta law. Other provinces in Canada have similar
requirements.
REGISTERING
WITH APEGGA
How do you get licened by APEGGA? What criteria
do you have to meet? What documentation do you need to submit and what forms
do you need to fill out. Find out more here.
PROVISIONAL
LICENSE
The Provisional License is available to
an internationally educated engineer, geologist or geophysicist who has satisfied
all the requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer, Geologist or
Geophysicist with APEGGA except the one year equivalent North American engineering,
geology or geophysics experience requirement.
MENTORING
Once you have a membership number, you may
register with one of APEGGA's Mentoring Programs. Please review the detail on
Pool A for work-related soft skills development, and Pool B for employment and
career-related skills development.
CAREERS
Once you have a membership number, APEGGA
offers a free service to help you find a job. We store, post and publish information
on openings and possible job candidates.
LINKS
AND RESOURCES
Go here to reach other organizations and
find more information that may be able to help you.
FAQ's
Is there something else you need to know?
Check out our list of frequently asked questions or contact us directly.