Is this person REALLY a professional engineer / geoscientist?

Someone performing a medical procedure must be licensed to practice medicine. Someone auditing a public company must be licensed to practice accounting. Similarly, someone performing professional engineering or geoscience work must be licensed to practice professional engineering and/or professional geoscience.

These regulations exist for a reason. A professional licence tells the public that the practitioner has the required education and knowledge, understands and accepts the profession’s legal and ethical responsibilities, is competent to practice, and is regulated by a professional body that maintains the required standards.

In New Brunswick, professional engineering and geoscience is governed under the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act. The process of becoming a professional engineer and/or geoscientist is rigorous because the public’s interest and safety is involved.

Anyone wanting to practice professional engineering in New Brunswick must be licensed by APEGNB. If providing professional engineering services to the public, that person or firm must also hold a Certificate of Authorization from APEGNB.

How can someone find out if a person or company is licensed to practice these professions?

If you suspect that you have been dealing with someone who is NOT a professional engineer or geoscientist, you can confirm if they are registered with APEGNB by checking the Public Registry.

If you have further questions about verification you can call us toll-free at 1-888-458-8083 or email us.