Agrologist
Information you need to know to work as an Agrologist
Who is the licensing body responsible for Professional Agrologists in Alberta?
Agrologists are professionals in agriculture and environmental science.
In Alberta, registration with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) is mandatory if you provide professional agrology services directly to the public or supervise registered members who provide agrology services to the public. Only registered members may call themselves a Professional Agrologist (PAg), Registered Technologist in Agrology (RTAg), Agrologist in Training (AIT) or Agrology Technologist in Training (ATT).
What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Agrologists?
Internationally educated Agrologists must:
- Apply to AIA as an internationally educated applicant. For additional information, view the Alberta Agrologist Registration Process
- Submit a Specialized International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) assessment OR a World Education Services (WES) assessment
- Provide proof of being legally able to work in Canada
- Complete any courses assigned by AIA
- Complete the In-Training Program
- Meet the Canadian agrology-related work experience requirements as laid out in the In-Training Program
- Submit a request to have your status changed to Professional Agrologist (PAg)
For complete registration information for internationally educated Agrologists, visit the International Applicants page on the Alberta Institute of Agrologists’ website.
What are the educational requirements for Agrologists in Alberta?
In Alberta, Professional Agrologists must hold a four-year bachelor's degree in agriculture or environmental science that includes the courses required by AIA and complete an Agrologist-in-Training program.
For a list of approved programs in Alberta, see the AIA website.
The following educational institutions offer training in agrology:
- University of Alberta in Edmonton
- University of Calgary in Calgary
- Mount Royal University in Calgary
- University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge
What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?
The only formal English requirements for Professional Agrologists in Alberta are to have completed three credits of English or communications; however, Professional Agrologists must be able to communicate effectively in English in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in order to be successful in the profession. 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 Agrologists?
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 resources are available for Agrologists in Alberta?
- Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)
- Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC)
- Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
- Alberta Environment and Parks
- Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta
- Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
- Alberta Soil Science Workshop
- Canadian Land Reclamation Association
- Alberta Environment and Parks
- Alberta Energy Regulator
- Environmental Services Association of Alberta
- Alberta Soil Science Workshop
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