Individual Practice Advisor (Engineer or Geoscientist)

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is seeking an experienced Individual Practice Advisor to manage registrant processes including CPD, annual requirements, and reinstatement reviews. You will coordinate audits, develop seminar content, and guide decisions to ensure ethical, competent practice across engineering and geoscience professions.

You will work with the Individual Practice Manager and Director, Professional Practice to analyze trends, advise on

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer or Geoscientist registered with APEGA or eligible for membership in APEGA.
• 15–20 years of broad engineering or geoscience-related experience.
• Strong knowledge of audit and regulatory processes and their limitations.
• Familiarity with legislation affecting APEGA (EGP Act, Regulations, By-Laws).
• Ability to build trust and productive relationships while upholding regulatory requirements.
• Experience with regulatory standards, policy development, and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Registrant Management Policies and Processes for reinstatements, resumptions, reconsiderations, reactivations and RCEO submissions.
• Conduct individual practice reviews and provide reports with recommendations to the Practice Review Board.
• Conduct non-practicing reviews and provide reports with recommendations to the Practice Review Board.
• Develop content for professional practice seminars and CPD materials.
• Provide assessments for Registrant Management applications and advise on suitability to practice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creativity & Innovation

Impact & Influence

Information Gathering & Processing

Legislation & Compliance

Communication skills

Reading people & Situational awareness

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Professional collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer or Geoscientist registered with APEGA

Eligible for APEGA membership

Job description

Reports To: Individual Practice Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the Individual Practice Manager or Supervisor, Individual Practice, the Individual Practice Advisor is responsible for processes and procedures for registrants’ annual requirements (which includes APEGA’s mandatory CPD Program), individual practice reviews, and reinstatements of former registrants returning to the practice of the professions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain APEGA’s Registrant Management Policies and Processes when applied to Reinstatements, Resumptions, Reconsiderations, Reactivations and RCEO Exception submissions. This includes application review, conducting compliance assurance activities, planning, developing and implementing program, policy and procedure updates and improvements.
• Conduct individual practice reviews and provide reports with recommendations to the Practice Review Board (PRB) for final decisions.
• Conduct non-practicing reviews and provide reports with recommendations to the Practice Review Board (PRB) for final decision.
• Provide complete assessment reports for Registrant Management applications. This includes making recommendations on previous registrants and non-practicing registrants on their suitability to enter into practice, based on maintaining the requisite technical and professional competencies.
• Developing, delivering, and maintaining the content of professional practice seminars and training/education materials related to the continuing professional development and practice standards related to individual professional practice.
• Conduct research and analysis to advise the Individual Practice Manager, Director, Professional Practice and Executive Leadership of professional practice trends that require action or attention and making recommendations to address emerging issues.
• Supporting other regulatory functions such as legislative interpretation and implementation, practice standards development, professional development, licensing, investigations, or enforcement in issues related to professional conduct and skilled practice of licensed professionals.
• Manage APEGA’s Registrant Management, CPD Program, Good Standing Policy and individual practice review plan to ensure licensed professionals’ practice competently and ethically in accordance with the EGP Act, General Regulations, and APEGA practice standards and guidelines.
• Act as a subject matter expert for APEGA on all professional practice matters related to the EGP Act or other applicable legislation, APEGA General Regulations and By-Laws, APEGA Council Policies and APEGA Practice Standards and Guidelines, to provide timely expertise, advice, training and solutions to Permit Holders, Licensed Professionals, Staff, Council, and Statutory Boards and Committees other national and provincial engineering and geoscience associations.

Core:

• Exemplifying Integrity
• Fostering Communication
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

Functional:

• Analytical Thinking
• Creativity & Innovation
• Impact & Influence
• Information Gathering & Processing
• Legislation & Compliance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with engineering and/or geoscience requirements across several industry sectors or disciplines, as well experience in an operating or consulting role.
• Strong knowledge of audit and regulatory processes and their limitations
• Good knowledge of the principles of self-regulation and the legislated authorities of regulators, especially those related to APEGA (EGP Act, Regulations, By-Laws and APEGA Standards and Guidelines)
• A working knowledge of the responsibilities and duties of other business areas in APEGA, e.g. other regulatory Directors and Member Services
• Familiarity with other legislation that affects APEGA (OHS, PIPA, PIPEDA, FOIP, Alberta Building Code etc.)
• Recognition of other industry codes and standards (ASME, CSA Group etc.).
• Uses influence to lead multidisciplinary groups to develop achievable solutions to complex problems. Understands that one of the traits of good leadership is to know when to be a good follower.
• Able to transition between critical thinking and lateral thinking. Critical thinking focuses on judging the true value of statements and seeking errors; lateral thinking is more concerned with moving from one known idea to creating innovative ideas.
• Able to read situations and people accurately, developing options for mutual benefit.
• Always questioning the status quo and looking for behaviors and analyzing data to identify patterns.
• Understands the organization’s strategy, objectives, and goals and aligns individual effort accordingly.
• Strong ethical compass founded on honesty, integrity, empathy, fairness, dedication, responsibility, and accountability.
• Driven and able to independently identify areas that require attention.
• Possesses a strong ability to build professional and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, knowing how best to influence and enable others.
• Able to manage change and transition, and able to work with diverse groups of people in diverse environments
• Able to execute tasks in an organized and efficient manner with tact and subtlety in accordance with the situation.
• A contributor who understands that team success is more important than individual success and is committed to sharing their strengths with teammates at all levels, as well as learning from others.
• Able to manage confidential information appropriately, understanding that professional reputations and credibility are important commodities.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, adept at identifying win/win solutions.
• Practical and innovative problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven skills in communicating ideas, providing recommendations, project and process concepts both verbal and written.
• Strong customer service skills that create a positive interaction for all stakeholders
• Understands that technology can make their job easier. Searches for ways to integrate technology into their work and seeks opportunities for improving overall operations through the innovative use of emerging technology and new software.
• Approach challenging conversations with empathy while maintaining objectivity

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer or Geoscientist registered with APEGA or eligible for membership in APEGA
• 15-20 years of broad engineering or geoscience related experience.
• Able to build trust and maintain productive relationships while upholding regulatory requirements and organizational standards
• Proven ability to communicate difficult decisions, feedback, or regulatory requirements clearly, respectfully, and professionally
• Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in environments working with legislation, regulations or where policies or rules governing practice apply.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Closing Date: Until successful candidate is found

We acknowledge all candidates working in their area of expertise may build their knowledge, skills, and competencies in several ways. We welcome candidates from a breadth of backgrounds, who may have equivalent skills and competencies to the ones listed above. There may be APEGA positions posted that have specific regulatory requirements, and in keeping with those requirements, APEGA will follow the guidelines that we are bound by. All candidates are considered with the objective to enhance APEGA’s people and culture.

Thank you for your interest in APEGA.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.