Association of Professional GEOSCIENTISTS of Ontario

Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario

416-203-2746

www.apgo.net

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.

Registration Practices Assessment Report, 2016

This summary of the assessment includes recommendations for improvement.

2018

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2018

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	276	43	11	9	0	339
Applicants who became members	38	16	3	0	0	57

2017

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2017

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	128	33	8	38	96	303
Applicants who became members	65	25	3	20	16	129

2016

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2016

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	170	41	8	31	4	254
Applicants who became members	65	26	4	20	4	119

2015

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2015

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	131	20	1	23	67	242
Applicants who became members	69	21	1	12	10	113

2014

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2014

Registration Practices Assessment Report, 2014

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	113	21	2	35	57	228
Applicants who became members	49	18	3	29	5	104

2013

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2013

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	146	31	2	35	42	256
Applicants who became members	25	15	1	9	6	56

2012

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2012

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	174	60	6	42	16	298
Applicants who became members	71	43	0	17	0	131

2011

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2011

Report on Entry-to-Practice Review, 2011

Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Geoscientists)

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	145	59	15	56	10	285
Applicants who became members	44	28	8	22	0	102

2010

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	123	68	12	55	10	268
Applicants who became members	36	46	8	14	0	104

2009

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.

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	115	52	5	40	8	220
Applicants who became members	35	26	4	12	n/a	77

n/a = not available

2008

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.

Applications to Practise Processed by the APGO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	83	26	6	39	4	158
Applicants who became members	26	15	1	11	4	57

2007

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the APGO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

Quick Facts

Number of Geoscientists	2,783
Number of Internationally Trained Geoscientists	531

You may find information about exam requirements and Canadian work experience requirements elsewhere on this site.

Location of Training, 2018

Ontario	1,695
Other Canadian Provinces	464
USA	69
Other International	462
Unknown	93
Total	2,783
Proportion of Internationally Trained Members (includes USA)	19%

The Top Five Source Countries For Internationally Trained Geoscientists, 2018

Largest Number	Australia
Second Largest Number	Nigeria
Third Largest Number	Poland
Fourth Largest Number	Haiti
Fifth Largest Number	Egypt
Number of Applicants	6

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.

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