INDUSTRY NETWORKING SESSION with
Penny Colton, Manager, Geoscience Affairs
APEGGA

Date: July 21, 2005
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ms. Penny Colton presented on Geology and Geophysics professions in Calgary and some venues to network with during job search and career development.

The Geoscience Affairs department is part of Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), with offices in Calgary.

Geoscience Affairs looks after professional occupations in the geology and geophysics fields. APEGGA is the regulatory body that assesses, accredits and monitors policies related to Professional Geologists and Professional Geophysicists.

Definition of Practice of Geology

Reporting, advising, evaluating, interpreting, geological surveying, sampling or examining related to any activity: that has to do with the discovery or development of oil, natural gas, coal, metallic or non-metallic minerals, precious stones, or other natural resources or water, or that is aimed at the investigation of geological conditions; or where the principles of the geological sciences are applied in reporting; or when teaching Geology at a university.

Definition of Practice of Geophysics

Reporting, advising, evaluating, interpreting, geological surveying, sampling or examining related to any activity: that has to do with the discovery or development of oil, natural gas, coal, metallic or non-metallic minerals, precious stones, or other natural resources or water, or that is aimed at the investigation of sub-surface conditions in the earth; or where the principles of the geophysical sciences are applied in reporting; or when teaching Geophysics at a university.

Networking Venues for Geologists

In job search, it is very important to become familiar with the geoscience communities in Calgary. By joining associations and societies, you have access to current events and industry trends/issues/policy revisions. It�s a good opportunity to learn about key people, companies, projects and work in the geoscience sectors. Some of the organizations below host monthly luncheons and/or meetings � a great opportunity to network and meet some people working in the industry!

Learn more about:
*Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (AEUB)
*Petroleum Industry Training Service (PITS)
*Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CESG)
*Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG)
*Canadian Well Logging Society (CWLS)
*Calgary Mineral Exploration Group (MEG)
*Canadian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (CIM)
*The Petroleum Society of CIM
*Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC)
*Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

APEGGA Application

Registration Process Summary:

1. Complete forms and send in application with all required supporting documentation
2. APEGGA�s Geoscientists on the Board of Examiners will review the application and make a recommendation to the whole Board
3. Board of Examiners will review the application as a whole

*The process of considering your application takes 6-9 months, and may take longer if further information is needed, references do not respond in a timely matter, or when post-graduate experience credits are required.

*The APEGGA Board of Examiners meet 11 times per year, once a month except for July. The Board is comprised of 16 Academic Examiners, 16 Industry Examiners and 3 Public Members.

For details on APEGGA membership requirements refer to their website for the publication �Experience Requirements for Licensure � A Guideline.� It will provide thorough descriptions of professional, personal and practical skills that qualify applicants. (This guide is also available at the DITPC office).