Land Surveyor
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Who is the licensing body responsible for Land Surveyors in Alberta?
- What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Land Surveyors?
- What are the educational requirements for Land Surveyors in Alberta?
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, Land Surveyor or Surveyor.What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Land Surveyors?
Internationally educated Land Surveyors must:- Obtain a Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) certificate of completion.
- Candidates must find an Alberta Land Surveyor with whom to article. When an agreement to article with an Alberta Land Surveyor is reached, an application form, payment of fees along with the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors Certificate of Completion must be submitted to the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association office.
- For more information on required documentation, the articling process and exams, visit the International Land Surveyors page 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 engineering with a specialization in geomatics engineering.Additional Occupational Information
For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at. www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Land Surveyor under occupational information.
