I Am A Chemist: Mike Gao

My Journey as a Professional Chemist in Alberta Coming to a new country in search of a better life is never easy—and finding a professional job is even harder. Becoming a Professional Chemist in a respected utilities company felt almost unimaginable at first. But ACPA helped turn that possibility into reality. I moved from China […]

I Am A Chemist: Catalina Romero

My journey as a chemist began back in high school, where an inspiring teacher sparked my curiosity andhelped me discover how chemistry forms the foundation of all sciences. I loved the idea that chemistry iseverywhere, woven into everything we do. This early fascination first led me into chemical engineering whenI began university, but I soon […]

The Professional Chemist in Alberta Presented by: Chris Swyngedouw, P.Chem.

Explore what it means to be a Professional Chemist (P.Chem.) in Alberta with this presentation from the ACPA Seminar Series: The Professional Chemist in Alberta. Industry leaders discuss regulatory expectations, ethical practice, and the value of certification for advancing a chemistry career in the province.

ACPA Comments on Call for Reduced Interprovincial Barriers

Over the past decade, Canada’s chemistry associations have worked to facilitate the mutual recognition of practicing chemists (PChems) across the provinces. These associations, including the ACPA, accept out of province academic credentials and have set up mutual agreements ensuring applicants continue to meet high professional and ethical standards through their nationally provided ethics course. This […]

The Alberta Professional Governance Act (PGA)

The Professional Governance Act (PGA) brings twenty-two professional regulatory organizations (PROs) under one act. It includes the same overarching direction for all these PROs, such as governance, accountability, professional practice, and professional conduct, while profession-specific schedules and regulations are being developed for each in their Policy Development Documents (PDDs). The PGA provides a significant opportunity to […]