How to Apply?
- Download and read the Geoscience Knowledge and Experience Requirements (the "GKE") for Professional Registration in Canada.
- Download the Geoscientists Nova Scotia Self Evaluation Worksheet and fill in your information.
- This will help you to figure out if you have all of the required academic courses to qualify for registration. You will need a copy of your transcript, course syllabus, or a good working knowledge of the courses you have taken.
- List the courses that you have taken under the appropriate categories in Part 2.
- Courses are measured in “Educational Units”, or EUs. A one-semester course will typically count as one EU. Consult the Academic Assessment Guide and the GKE for more detail.
- Having read these documents, if you are still unsure whether a specific course qualifies as an EU, contact the APGNS Registrar.
- The Self Evaluation should indicate which application is right for you:
- Member (You meet all requirements, including work experience).
- Member in Training (You meet the academic requirements but you need additional work experience).
- Student Member (You need additional courses to meet the Knowledge Requirements – note that student registration is free and provides access to APGNS information and activities as well as contact with the members).
- Download the Application Form and fill in your information.
- Attach an up-to-date, signed and dated resume.
- Provide the name and contact information for at least four professional references (see page 4 of the Application).
- MITs need provide only 2 references.
- Calculate your fees and attach them to the Application.
- Include the Annual Member Fee + Stamp Fee + Application Fee.
- Check the current Fee Schedule on our Forms Page.
- You can also pay on-line using our secure Payments tool.
- Order transcripts of all college and university courses completed, and have them sent directly to APGNS from the College or University Registrar’s office.
- Prepare a cover letter and include any other information which may assist the Admissions Board in evaluating your application.
- Present evidence of legal residence in Canada by providing a copy of one of the following:
- The picture page of your passport.
- A Ministerial permit.
- Legal entry into Canada.
- Provincial or territorial health card.
- Assemble your application and mail it to the address indicated on the Application Form (APGNS does not offer on-line application at this time). Make sure that you have included:
- Application for Membership.
- Resume/CV.
- Fees.
- Covering letter/additional information.
- Evidence of legal residence.
- Read about the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE).
- The NPPE is offered quarterly by APGNS.
- Applicants for registration are required to successfully complete the NPPE before they can be approved for membership.
- MIT’s are eligible to take the NPPE if they have completed at least 24 months of approved geoscience work experience.
- Visit the Forms page to download the application, order study materials, or attend an NPPE preparation course through Engineers Nova Scotia.
- Apply and write the exam.
What Happens Next?
- The Registrar will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your application.
- The Admissions Board will review your file and the Registrar will contact you with any questions or requests for further information.
- The Admissions Board will make a recommendation to the APGNS Council regarding the success of your application, conditional on the results of the NPPE exam.
- The Registrar will receive and review the results of your NPPE exam.
- The Registrar will notify you of the Council’s decision.
- Please be prepared to allow 6 to 8 months for processing of your application. The Admissions Board will take this time to consider your individual file with care and in detail.