The Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) is the governing body for geoscientists in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the association to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a geoscientist in this province.
This summary of the assessment includes recommendations for improvement.
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 128 | 33 | 8 | 38 | 96 | 303 |
Applicants who became members | 65 | 25 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 129 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 170 | 41 | 8 | 31 | 4 | 254 |
Applicants who became members | 65 | 26 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 119 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 131 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 67 | 242 |
Applicants who became members | 69 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 113 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2014
Registration Practices Assessment Report, 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 113 | 21 | 2 | 35 | 57 | 228 |
Applicants who became members | 49 | 18 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 104 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 146 | 31 | 2 | 35 | 42 | 256 |
Applicants who became members | 25 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 56 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 174 | 60 | 6 | 42 | 16 | 298 |
Applicants who became members | 71 | 43 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 131 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2011
Report on Entry-to-Practice Review, 2011
Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Geoscientists)
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 145 | 59 | 15 | 56 | 10 | 285 |
Applicants who became members | 44 | 28 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 102 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 123 | 68 | 12 | 55 | 10 | 268 |
Applicants who became members | 36 | 46 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 104 |
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009
Registration Process: Applicants to the APGO can now complete the registration application and pay all application fees online. An automated notice of receipt of the application is emailed to the applicant immediately. These online services help simplify and streamline the APGO's registration process.
For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 115 | 52 | 5 | 40 | 8 | 220 |
Applicants who became members | 35 | 26 | 4 | 12 | n/a | 77 |
n/a = not available
Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008
Audit Report
In early 2009, the APGO submitted proposed revisions to its registration regulation to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines for review. Several of the changes are intended to clarify portions of the regulation that already exist – those related to time-limit requirements for a practising licence, a temporary licence and a limited licence. The revisions also define the number of times a temporary licence may be granted.
Additional revisions related to the limited licence alter the conditions for holding it. The holder will continue to be entitled to provide only the services specified in the certificate, but will no longer be limited to working for a specific employer, will no longer need to be supervised by a practising or temporary member and will be able to sign and seal documents using the appropriate designation.
Finally, the revisions also make changes to the definition of "qualifying work experience." Qualifying experience will not include work experience that has been obtained through the illegal practice of geoscience, including experience that was not acquired under the supervision of a professional geoscientist or a professional engineer qualified to conduct geoscience.
As of March 31, 2009, the ministry was reviewing these proposed revisions.
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 | Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training | Total | ||||
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Ontario | Other Canadian Provinces | USA | Other International | Unknown | ||
New applications received | 83 | 26 | 6 | 39 | 4 | 158 |
Applicants who became members | 26 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 57 |
Number of Geoscientists | 2,754 |
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Number of Internationally Trained Geoscientists | 496 |
You may find information about exam requirements and Canadian work experience requirements elsewhere on this site.
Ontario | 1,634 |
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Other Canadian Provinces | 440 |
USA | 62 |
Other International | 434 |
Unknown | 184 |
Total | 2,754 |
Proportion of Internationally Trained Members (includes USA) | 18% |
The Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the APGO for further information about your ability to practise as a geoscientist in Ontario.