The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia http://www.apeg.bc.ca (APEGBC) is the licensing body for Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer

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Province

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British Columbia

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Canada

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The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. regulates and governs the professions under the authority of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act by setting and maintaining high academic, experience and professional practice standards for all members. Individuals licensed by APEGBC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake, and assume responsibility for, engineering and geoscience projects in the province of B.C.


The APEGBC is a constituent member of Engineers Canada.