In the APEGS process, becoming a geoscientist-in-training is the first step towards registration as a Professional Geoscientist, regardless of how much experience you may have, or from where you received your education.
To become a geoscientist-in-training you must demonstrate that you have met the academic requirement for licensure as a Professional Geoscientist.
For information on the application process, choose the option below that applies to you.
As of January 2024, APEGS no longer issues physical or electronic seals to members in training. Rather, APEGS will issue an electronic certificate showing that an individual is registered with APEGS as a member in training.
Members in training are not licensed to practice the engineering or geoscience professions independently. Any work they do must be directly supervised by a person who is licensed to practice the professions and who is taking responsibility for the work. The purpose of this change is to provide clarity to both members in training and the public that only professionals taking responsibility for engineering or geoscience work may sign and seal the work.
APEGS will continue to issue to every professional member a physical certificate suitable for framing and an electronic image of their seal once they have been approved and paid their annual fees.
*NEW* Failure to submit all required application materials within one year, or failure to complete any assigned requirements within four years, will result in the closure of your application. To proceed you would be required to submit a new application and pay all associated fees.
Geoscientist-in-Training – Canadian Graduate
If you have a four-year Canadian bachelor’s degree in geoscience you should apply under the Geoscientist-in-Training – Canadian Graduate category. If you have a Canadian degree that is not in geoscience, but is in a related science, check to see if you meet the requirements for Geoscience Licensee application.
Geoscientist-in-Training – International Graduate
If you have a bachelor’s degree in geoscience from outside of Canada, you should apply under the Geoscientist-in-Training – International Graduate category.
Geoscientist-in-Training – Previously Licensed with APEGS
If you were previously licensed as a geoscientist-in-training with APEGS, please visit the Reinstatement section of our site for information on how to re-apply.
Geoscientist-in-Training – Elsewhere in Canada
If you are a geoscientist-in-training, or have met the academic requirement for licensure elsewhere in Canada, you may apply through a simplified process that’s available through Inter-Association Mobility.
Academic Assessment – Self Assessment
Complete a self-assessment to find out if an academic assessment is required.
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