Land Surveyors
Information you need to know to work as a Land Surveyor
Who is the licensing body responsible for Land Surveyors in Alberta?
In Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta Land Surveyors' Association (ALSA) to engage in the practice of land surveying or use the title Alberta Land Surveyor (ALS), Land Surveyor or Surveyor.
What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Land Surveyors?
Internationally educated Land Surveyors must:
- Have their education assessed by the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors’ (CBEPS)
- Complete and pass the examinations assigned by CBEPS
- Receive Certificate of Completion from CBEPS
- Find work under the direct supervision of an Alberta Land Surveyor willing to accept you as an articling student
- Apply to ALSA with the appropriate fees
- Complete a minimum of eighteen months of field experience and six months of office experience under the supervision of your ALS Principal
- Write and pass the required Professional Exams and Project Reports
- Articled pupils must file an affidavit of service by January 15 each year
- Once the articled experience, professional exams and project report qualifications have been met, apply to sit the final oral Qualifying Exam
- After passing the Qualifying Exam, the candidate must pay the fees, provide proof of professional liability insurance, and take and subscribe an Oath of Office
For complete information on registration requirements, visit the How do I become an Alberta Land Surveyor on the Alberta Land Surveyors Association website.
What are the educational requirements for Land Surveyors in Alberta?
In Alberta, the University of Calgary offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program in geomatics engineering.
What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?
CBEPS requires sufficient proof of English language proficiency from either CAEL or IELTS to issue the certificate of completion. To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit English Language Proficiency Tests and Locations.
What resources and supports are available for internationally educated Land Surveyors?
Directions for Immigrants offers workplace communication groups to help you integrate into the Canadian work environment. The Clear Communication for Business workplace communication group is designed to help internationally educated professional fine-tune their communication skills with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. In one week, you will learn through role-play and scenarios the nuances and expectations of the Canadian business culture. Topics include active listening, assertiveness, conflict resolution, problem solving, and teamwork. Visit Clear Communication for Business for more information.
What information sources are available for Land Surveyors in Alberta?
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