The Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta is the governing body for the professional affairs of Professional Chemists in the Province of Alberta. As the sole alliance and voice of Professional Chemists in Alberta, the ACPA provides our members with:

The Professional Chemist (P.Chem.) title demonstrates to everyone that you are a qualified, practicing chemist who continues to upgrade your skills and knowledge.

The ACPA provides opportunities to network with your peers and share ideas and other news about the profession and the practice of chemistry.

The 'P.Chem.' title says you are a true professional, and are deserving of due respect and recognition. Use the title with pride.

The ACPA provides workshops and seminars in support of our members' lifelong learning. The ACPA will help you advance your skills and knowledge to keep ahead of rapidly changing needs and technology.

ACPA members have mobility across Canada through reciprocal agreements established with other provincial professional chemist associations. As well, your professional designation helps highlight your qualifications when advancing your career.

ACPA member benefits include, for example, no-fee self-directed RRSPs with BMO Nesbitt-Burns. New benefits are added regularly.

Site-Specific Liability Assessments: ACPA members are formally recognized by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board under EUB Directive 001 (PDF 223 kB). Of importance, see section 5.3, Roles and Qualifications of Personnel.

Professional Chemists Stamp information (PDF 21 kB)

You qualify for membership as a Professional Chemist if you have completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry (including a minimum of 8 full chemistry courses with at least two of the full courses at a senior - 3rd or 4th year - university level) from a recognized university and have practiced chemistry for a minimum of two years. For other accepted qualifications and further details, please reference the Professional Chemists Regulation (PDF).