Making it Easy for Engineers and Geoscientists to Work Across Canada
Building bridges between provinces and territories
IN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC climate, Canadians and their governments are rightly focused on removing barriers across the country—especially for trade and labour mobility. Alberta is well positioned to tackle these issues, having the fewest exemptions to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement alongside effective regulations through the provincial Labour Mobility Act. For professional engineers and geoscientists coming to Alberta from provinces and territories within Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) stands out as a model of success. In 2024, APEGA approved interprovincial applications in fewer than four days, on average, for professionals already registered and in good standing with another Canadian regulator.
APEGA’s proactive efforts in streamlining processes over the past few years has resulted in the timely approval of interprovincial applications, without compromising the safety or best interests of the public. Workforce mobility is increasingly critical to Canada’s economic resilience. Alberta continually needs professional engineers and geoscientists who can contribute to major infrastructure projects, energy innovation, technological advancements, and environmental stewardship— regardless of where they come from. That’s why, years ago, APEGA took steps to remove barriers by accelerating application review times. In Alberta, interprovincial mobility for engineers and geoscientists isn’t a barrier—it’s a bridge that’s well built, well maintained, and open for travel.
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