How to Become an Agrologist in Alberta

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Submit post-secondary transcripts

   The applicant submits post-secondary transcripts showing a four-year, 120-credit baccalaureate degree in agriculture or environmental science with the required credits.

   Source

   “Post-secondary transcripts demonstrating that the applicant has obtained, at minimum, a four-year, 120-credit baccalaureate degree in agriculture or environmental science”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration
2. Provide citizenship or work evidence

   The applicant provides evidence of being a Canadian citizen or lawfully entitled to work in Canada.

   Source

   “Evidence of being a Canadian citizen or lawfully entitled to work in Canada.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration
3. Show good character

   The applicant provides evidence satisfactory to the Registrar of having good character and reputation.

   Source

   “Evidence satisfactory to the Registrar of having good character and reputation.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration
4. Sign the Training Agreement

   A successful applicant signs an agreement to complete the training program.

   Source

   “To be registered as an Agrologist in Training, a successful applicant must sign an agreement to complete the training program.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration
5. Complete the Training Program

   The training member obtains any required educational upgrading, gains supervised work experience, and completes the AIA's online course in Professional Ethical Competency.

   Source

   “obtain educational upgrading required by the practice standard in the relevant practice area, obtain the work experience required by the Training Program Rules in the relevant practice area, under the supervision of a qualified professional who takes responsibility for the training member’s work, and complete the AIA’s online course in Professional Ethical Competency.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/trainingprogram
6. Apply for Professional Agrologist

   After completing the Training Program, the Agrologist in Training applies for the title of Professional Agrologist.

   Source

   “Agrologists in Training applying for the title of Professional Agrologist must submit the following:”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/Categoriesofregistration

• 3 steps without a listed fee
• Listed time: 0.7 months (only 1 of 3 steps state a time)

1. Complete work history summary

   Applicants for the PAg title identify their desired area of practice in Alberta and complete the online work history summary.

   Source

   “Applicants for the title of Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Registered Technologist in Agrology (RT [Ag]) must identify their desired area of practice in Alberta and complete the online work history summary.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants
2. Registrar makes decision

   Within 20 business days of receiving a complete application, the Registrar registers the applicant with or without conditions or refuses registration.

   Time: 20 days

   Time source

   “Within 20 business days after receiving a complete application, the Registrar will make one of the following decisions”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants
   Source

   “Within 20 business days after receiving a complete application, the Registrar will make one of the following decisions: Register the applicant without conditions Register the applicant with conditions Refuse to register the applicant”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants
3. Receive practice permit

   The member receives a practice permit, which may include a requirement to complete the AIA's online course about agrology practice in Alberta.

   Source

   “The member will receive a practice permit setting out the conditions under which to work... the member’s practice permit may include a requirement to complete the AIA’s online course concerning knowledge of matters applicable to the practice of agrology in Alberta.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/labourmobilityapplicants

Official page for this route

• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Obtain credential assessment

   The internationally educated applicant obtains a course-by-course or specialized assessment from WES or IQAS, which may take several months.

   Source

   “If you are internationally educated, you must provide a course-by-course or specialized assessment by either WES (World Education Services) or IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service). Please be aware these assessments may take several months.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/internationallyeducatedappl...
2. Prove ability to work in Canada

   Applicants who are not Canadian citizens provide proof of ability to work in Canada, such as a permanent resident card, work permit, or visa.

   Source

   “If you are not a Canadian citizen, proof of ability to work in Canada is required, such as a permanent resident card, work permit, or visa.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/internationallyeducatedappl...
3. Apply for registration

   The applicant then applies to the AIA following the registration requirements, including submitting transcripts.

   Source

   “Applicants must provide all post-secondary education transcripts with the Registrar’s signature and the post-secondary seal on the transcript.”

   albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application

Official page for this route