ABOUT THE EXAM

The knowledge requirements for PGO registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) closely match the minimum qualifications recommended by the Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists (CCPG, also known as Geoscientists Canada), information about the CCPG recommendations is provided on the CCPG’s website, www.ccpg.ca.
 
These examinations may be assigned by PGO to applicants in order to cover deficiencies in the fulfillment of the PGO minimum knowledge requirements. These are not meant to be taken unless advised to do so. If examinations are required by an applicant, they will receive a letter from PGO advising them to do so. An applicant may also fulfill deficiencies in knowledge requirements through the completion of an educational unit (EU), taken for credit, through a Canadian University, or equivalent. If an applicant is contemplating taking an exam or course, it is recommended they contact PGO to confirm the suitability of the exam or course work prior to enrollment.
 
Examinations are provided by PEO and APEGA.

APEGA and PEO technical examinations and dates

HOW MANY TIMES CAN I WRITE THE EXAM?

If an applicant has been deferred membership by the Registrar or Registration Committee, they will provide a time limit in which the exams (or courses) have to be completed. If an applicant has been denied membership by the Registrar or Registration Committee, there is no time limit, or number of attempts, in which to complete the missing courses. After completing the required courses/exams, the denied applicant will be required to re-apply.

If you have any questions about the exams or your eligibility to take the exams, please contact examinations@pgo.ca.