I wish to retain my membership but am not presently practicing professional engineering or geoscience in a technical sense. Would I still have to comply with a compulsory program?

All members who have an influence on the practice of engineering or geoscience would be expected to comply. This would include members who are involved in the technical aspect of the professions as well as members who are involved in engineering or geoscience at the managerial or executive level. Members who do not have influence on the professions (e.g. Divorce lawyers, real estate agents) would be required to file an exemption form if they choose not to comply.

Retired members who do not practice any engineering or geoscience would also be eligible for exemption. More.

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