26-23 Corporate Practice Advisor

APEGA•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

APEGA is seeking energetic individuals to join their dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment. APEGA has been regulating the practices of engineering and geoscience to serve the public interest in Alberta since 1920. The Corporate Practice Advisor will report to the Supervisor, Corporate Practice, and will be responsible for evaluating whether APEGA permit holders and their licensed professionals understand and comply with their professional, legal, and ethical obligations. As a professional practice ambassador, the incumbent will advise stakeholders including the Public, APEGA staff, Licensed Professionals, and Permit Holders. The role focuses on public protection and maintaining public trust by working with Permit Holders to exercise self-regulation through guidance and advice on permit to practice issues. The Advisor will also assist APEGA Staff, Statutory Boards and Committees, and Council on regulatory matters and assure the health of engineering and geoscience practice in Alberta. Additionally, the Corporate Practice Advisor will act as a subject matter expert on the practice of engineering and geoscience, supporting the Corporate Practice team, Director, Professional Practice, and the Practice Review Board (PRB) and its subcommittees with updates and professional practice expertise.

Requirements

Professional Engineer or Geoscientist registered with APEGA.
10+ years of broad engineering or geoscience related experience—exposure to multiple industry sectors or cross-functional roles that demonstrate breadth of professional practice.
Strong familiarity with engineering and/or geoscience requirements across several industry sectors or disciplines, as well as experience as an authenticating professional, in operations or in consulting.
Knowledge of audit processes and their limitations.
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.
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 develop achievable solutions to complex problems related to the diversity of professional practice and business.
Able to read situations and people accurately, developing “right-touch” options for practice improvement.
Ability to identify patterns and red flags for departures from accepted professional practice.
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 with tact and subtlety in accordance with the situation.
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.
Ability to integrate technology into their work and seek opportunities for improving overall operations through the innovative use of existing data, technology, and software.
Strong interpersonal awareness, with the ability to build trust, foster respectful relationships, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, even in challenging or high-stakes conversations.
Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, balancing regulatory requirements with practical, solution-oriented guidance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with APEGA legislation, the EGP Act, General Regulations, and Practice Standards is an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage Practice Reviews of Permit Holders to assess alignment with the EGP Act, General Regulations, and APEGA Standards, Bulletins and Guidelines.
Plan and execute Permit Holder practice reviews.
Provide recommendations on the status of permit holders' practice reviews to the PRB and its subcommittees.
Develop, implement, and maintain processes and contribute to policies for initiating, executing, and finalizing permit holders' practice reviews.
Develop and manage professional practice databases for progress reporting and performance measurement.
Develop and maintain tools, templates, and standardized letters for consistent execution and communication of practice reviews and standards.
Contribute to the continual improvement of data access for the Practice Review Team.
Provide subject matter expertise on professional practice matters related to the EGP Act or other applicable legislation, APEGA General Regulations and By-Laws, and APEGA Practice Standards and Guidelines.
Provide timely advice, training, and solutions to Permit Holders, Licensed Professionals, Staff, Statutory Boards and Committees, and other national and provincial engineering and geoscience associations.
Provide accurate and consistent advice and information regarding the professional and ethical aspects of engineering and geoscience practice.
Provide timely and well-researched responses to inquiries from the Public, Permit Holders, or Licensed Professionals on permit holder practice reviews and professional and practice standards and guidelines.
Provide excellent customer service that reflects positively on APEGA.
Provide recommendations, updates, and support to the Practice Review Board and its subcommittees to facilitate timely professional practice decisions.
Attend PRB and sub-committee meetings to provide updates and insights into permit holders' and licensed professionals' engineering or geoscience practice.
Provide research and information to support goals and objectives of the PRB and its subcommittees.
Develop and report on key process indicators.
Provide information and act as a knowledge resource on general matters of policy to the PRB and related sub-committees on APEGA Standards, Guidelines, and EGP Act and Regulations pertinent to professional practice.
Recommend and implement changes or additions to departmental policies and PRB policy or processes.
Deliver and contribute to the development of regulatory professional development material to educate licensed professionals and permit holders on regulatory processes and professional obligations.
Develop Permit to Practice presentations, online courses, and audience-specific material focused on improving understanding of professional responsibilities.