Registering as a GIT demonstrates that you are seriously considering becoming a registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario and provides peace of mind as you complete the required 48 months of geoscience work experience. Most geoscience employers in Canada prefer to hire GITs.

As part of the GIT application process, your knowledge requirements will be assessed, allowing you to understand whether any additional academic requirements must be met as you work toward your P.Geo. designation. Once you have completed the 48-month work experience requirement, transitioning to full practising registration is simple and straightforward by submitting a Change of Designation application. Please note that, as per By-Law No. 5, you cannot be a GIT for more than six (6) years.

As a GIT, you can volunteer with PGO and receive information and invitations to PGO meetings, webinars, mentoring, and networking events. You can also stay up to date with developments at PGO and across the industry through our Field Notes newsletter.

If you are a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Science in geosciences, or the equivalent, and apply for registration within 6 months of your date of graduation, your first year of annual dues is waived. Please note that the application fee still applies.

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For more information about applying to PGO, please review the Guidelines to Registration for Membership.
 
For application related enquiries please email applications@pgo.ca.