For students

 

Geoscience is a regulated profession in Ontario and most of Canada. Just as engineers, doctors, lawyers, and many other professions are regulated in Canada, so are geoscientists. Practising geoscience without a licence can result in legal action and financial penalties as defined by the Professional Geoscientists Act (2000). PGO is the regulator of geoscientists in Ontario and as such, governs the practice of geoscience in this province. PGO registers geoscientists and confers the Professional Geoscientists (P.Geo.) designation on them. It also handles complaints and discipline with respect to the actions of P.Geo.’s. Over 2000 P.Geo.’s are registered with PGO.

 

Aspiring to be a Professional Geoscientist?

 

If you wish to be qualified to practice geoscience in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada, start early! Become a student member of PGO. Get advice from PGO staff on which courses are necessary to meet PGO’s knowledge requirements. Enjoy the benefits of networking with Professional Geoscientists, the PGO Mentoring Program, and staying up-to-date with the geoscience field and related industries by subscribing to our weekly e-newsletter, Field Notes. To find out more about our networking events, please click on PGO Events.

 

Six Steps to Becoming a P.Geo.

 

 

1. Apply to become a student member of PGO. 
2. Use the online Knowledge Requirements Tool Kit.
3. Complete a four year B.Sc. and meet all knowledge requirements.
4. Apply and become a Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT). Students who register to be GITs within 6 months of graduating get their first year of GIT fees FREE.
5. Get four years of geoscience work experience that meets PGO’s requirement.
6. Apply for change of designation from GIT to P.Geo.