Individual Practice Advisor (Engineer or Geoscientist)
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Reports to : Individual Practice Manager.
We are looking for energetic people who thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and challenging environment. You are committed to serving the community with integrity, accountability, and innovation, and capable of delivering exceptional service.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Individual Practice Manager, the Individual Practice Advisor is responsible for processes and procedures for registrants’ annual requirements (including APEGA’s mandatory CPD Program), individual practice reviews, and reinstatements of former registrants returning to practice.
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, including recommendations on previous registrants and non‑practicing registrants on their suitability to enter into practice based on maintaining the requisite technical and professional competencies.
- Develop, deliver, and maintain the content of professional practice seminars and training / education materials related to the continuing professional development and practice standards for individual professional practice.
- Conduct research and analysis to advise the Individual Practice Manager, Director, Professional Practice and Executive Leadership on professional practice trends that require action or attention and make recommendations to address emerging issues.
- Support 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, providing timely expertise, advice, training and solutions to Permit Holders, Licensed Professionals, Staff, Council, and Statutory Boards and Committees, and affiliated national and provincial engineering and geoscience associations.
Core Competencies
Exemplifying IntegrityFostering CommunicationResults OrientationTeamworkFunctional Competencies
Analytical ThinkingCreativity & InnovationImpact & InfluenceInformation Gathering & ProcessingLegislation & ComplianceKnowledge
Familiarity with engineering and / or geoscience requirements across several industry sectors or disciplines, as well as 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).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.).Skills & Abilities
Uses influence to lead multidisciplinary groups to develop achievable solutions to complex problems.Transitions between critical thinking and lateral thinking, focusing on judging the true value of statements and fostering innovation.Accurately reads situations and people, developing mutually beneficial options.Questions the status quo, analyzes data, and identifies patterns.Aligns individual effort with the organization’s strategy, objectives, and goals.Maintains a strong ethical compass based on honesty, integrity, empathy, fairness, dedication, responsibility, and accountability.Independently identifies areas that require attention.Builds professional, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing and enabling others.Manages change and transition, working with diverse groups across varied environments.Executes tasks in an organized, efficient manner with tact and subtlety for each situation.Contributes to team success over individual praise, sharing strengths with teammates and learning from others.Handles confidential information appropriately and protects professional reputations and credibility.Negotiates and resolves conflict, seeking win / win solutions.Employs practical and innovative problem‑solving skills.Exhibits high attention to detail and accuracy.Communicates ideas, recommendations, projects, and processes verbally and in writing.Delivers strong customer service, creating positive interactions for all stakeholders.Integrates technology to improve operations and leverages emerging software solutions.Qualifications
Professional Engineer or Geoscientist registered with APEGA or eligible for membership in APEGA.15–20 years of broad engineering or geoscience‑related experience.Preference for candidates with experience in environments involving legislation, regulations, or practice‑governing policies or rules.Equivalencies may be considered.Closing Date : Until a successful candidate is found.
We welcome candidates from a breadth of backgrounds who may have equivalent skills and competencies. All candidates are considered with the objective to enhance APEGA’s people and culture.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume directly through our company website ( https : / / www.apega.ca / about-apega / apega-careers ).
Thank you for your interest in APEGA.
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level | Employment type : Full‑time | Job function : Management | Industries : Non‑profit Organizations
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