Geologists, geophysicists and geochemists conduct programs of exploration and research to improve our knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting firms, governments and educational institutions. Geoscientists may be self-employed.
This profession is regulated in Manitoba by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba.
Note: The association conducts the licensing process in English only. Thus, all requested documents must be translated into English.
To practise geoscience in Manitoba you must:
You must complete the following steps:
STEP 1: Contact the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba and tell them you are an internationally educated geoscientist and want information about how to become licensed to practise as a geoscientist in Manitoba.
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba
Claudia Shymko, Assessment Officer
870 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2M7
Phone: 204-474-2736 ext. 226
Fax: 204-474-5960
E-mail: cshymko@apegm.mb.ca
Website: apegm.mb.ca
STEP 2: Complete the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba application form to apply for an assessment or an academic assessment as applicable.
You must submit the following:
Note: To make sure that the application and documentation is complete you are strongly advised to make an appointment with Claudia Shymko (cshymko@apegm.mb.ca) to review your documentation.
STEP 3: Complete examinations as determined or course equivalents as applicable.
STEP 4: Complete the application form to apply as a geoscientist-in-training.
You must submit the following:
STEP 5: Complete work experience requirements.
STEP 6: Complete required volunteer service and professional development hours.
STEP 7: Complete the professional practice examination.
STEP 8: When all requirements have been met and fees paid the association will register you as a member and you will be authorized to practise in Manitoba.
Additional information
First-time registration as a professional geoscientist is C$475, which includes annual dues of C$350.
At least one of the four years of work experience must be obtained in a Canadian environment. At least three of these years must be obtained after completion of the degree.
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba examinations are held in May and December of each year. You are given syllabi, textbook information, etc. to help prepare for examinations and are expected to complete an average of one examination every six months. Each examination costs C$300.
First-time enrolment for a geoscientist-in-training is C$300, which includes the annual dues of $125.
Geoscientists-in-training must submit detailed information about their work experience, including the names and addresses of supervisors. Supervisors also must submit reports in order to verify this information. Candidates who had been assigned a confirmatory examination program are often allowed to count experience gained in other countries or provinces as well as experience gained in Manitoba while on the exam program.
Language: As part of your work, you are required to have intermediate or advanced English language skills in the four basic language areas - listening, speaking and reading and writing comprehension. Therefore, you should be able to:
Revised October 2011
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