The EngGeoMB’s Act Change Project
Unifying engineering regulation
Expanding the affiliation between Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EngGeoMB) and CTTAM represents a strategic move toward a more integrated, efficient and collaborative environment that matches the needs of both organizations. Importantly, there has been no discussion of amalgamating the two organizations, nor is amalgamation an objective of either association.
Editor’s note
Expanding the affiliation between Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EngGeoMB) and CTTAM represents a strategic move toward a more integrated, efficient and collaborative environment that matches the needs of both organizations. Importantly, there has been no discussion of amalgamating the two organizations, nor is amalgamation an objective of either association.
In April 2025, EngGeoMB engaged with our Board of Directors to review potential changes to their The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions (EGP) Act.
Currently, EngGeoMB holds exclusive rights to reserved practice, meaning only EngGeoMB licensed engineers and geoscientists can perform certain types of work in Manitoba and use their key titles — P.Eng. and P.Geo.
In contrast, CTTAM registrants hold the protected titles of C.E.T. and C. Tech. Our act does not currently include a reserved practice, meaning certification is not a legal requirement to work in our certified disciplines.Registrants with specialized education and training will continue to be eligible for the Specified Scope of Practice License (Eng.L.). This eligibility will not be impacted by the EGP Act changes. The new act will establish practice rights that allow technologists and technicians to perform certain works.
Primary opportunities for growth
During discussions, the CTTAM Board noted that its registrants perform valuable technical roles that often overlap with engineering and geoscientific tasks, highlighting the need for clearer professional boundaries. Clearly outlining technologists and technicians’ right to practice in the EGP Act will aid in clarifying the specific roles and responsibilities between professional engineers and geoscientists and engineering technologists and technicians.
Why now
Because EngGeoMB has already secured the Manitoba Government’s agreement to update the EGP Act — and possess the necessary resources, processes and personnel — establishing CTTAM’s right to practice through the EGP Act is a significantly more efficient approach for us.
For CTTAM, this avoids the need for major adjustmentsto the Act, requiring only consequential amendments to acknowledge the relationship with the EGP Act.
This approach requires EngGeoMB and CTTAM to collaborate closely to define the scope and boundaries of CTTAM’s authorized practice areas.
Your feedback is needed
To support this work, two open houses were held and an Act and React series was distributed to both CTTAM and EngGeoMB registrants and members to gather feedback on this proposed approach.
CTTAM registrants can complete a very short survey to voice your opinions. Click on the survey link here.
For more information on the Act Change Project, please visit the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba website.
