Thank you for your interest in becoming a P.Geo. with APEGBC.

What is a P.Geo.?

The P.Geo. designation is a professional licence, allowing you to practice geoscience in the province or territory where it was granted.  Only geoscientists licensed with APEGBC, or those practising under the direct supervision of a P.Geo. licensed with APEGBC, have a legal right to practice geoscience in British Columbia.

To register as a P.Geo. in British Columbia you need the following:

• Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

                        - otherwise please refer to the Non-Resident Licence Page

• Acceptable academic qualifications

• A minimum of four years of satisfactory geoscience experience validated by professional references

• Completion of the Law & Ethics Seminar requirement
• English Language Competency

• Successful completion of the Professional Practice Examination (PPE)
• Evidence of good character
• Application documentation required

What are the benefits?

How long does it take?

How much will it cost?

How do I apply?

What happens after I apply?

What are the benefits?

Becoming a P.Geo. allows you to:

• take responsibility for geoscience work in British Columbia

• receive recognition that you maintain the highest levels of professionalism
• more easily obtain a licence in any other province or territory
• take advantage of the employment centre on our website
• take advantage of insurance programs and other member benefits
• receive member rates for APEGBC Continuing Professional Development Events
• receive APEGBC's bi-monthly publication, Innovation Magazine
• gain networking opportunities through APEGBC Branches & Divisions

How long does the process take?

It can take approximately 3-6 months to review your application once we have received all of the required documents.

How much will it cost?

Please check the FEE SCHEDULE for the most current fees.

The list below contains the items that you may need to pay for.

How do I apply?

To apply for registration as a Professional Geoscientist you will need to fill in an application form and provide the Association with all of the required documentation related to your academic qualifications and experience. 

What happens after I apply?

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet APEGBC's academic requirements. Following this review, academic examinations may be assigned. Candidates who meet APEGBC's academic requirements will then have their experience reviewed.

Once you have met all of the academic requirements and while your work experience is being reviewed, you will need to take the Law & Ethics Seminar (or purchase and view the CD-Rom Set) and pass the Professional Practice Examination. You will be granted registration after all of these requirements are met.

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