AMLS - Become a Surveyor

The Rules and Regulations of the Board of Examiners for the Examination of Candidates or Students, By-law No. 135 of the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors (AMLS), stipulate the requirements for an individual who wishes to obtain a commission to practise as a Manitoba Land Surveyor. In summary, subject to all specific requirements under The Land Surveyors Act and By-law No. 135, no person shall be entitled to a commission to practise as a Manitoba Land Surveyor unless that person has:

Reached the age of 18

Obtained an education to at least Manitoba grade 12 university entrance standing or equivalent

Obtained a Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS)

Served and completed a period of articles under a registered Manitoba Land Surveyor of such period and nature satisfactory to the Board of Examiners of the Association

Provided proof of survey training and experience satisfactory the Board of Examiners of the Association

Produced satisfactory evidence of continued good character, completed the professional practise examinations of the Association

Completed any additional examinations or requirements as may be prescribed by the Board of Examiners of the Association

Complied with all requirements under The Land Surveyors Act such as the taking of oaths and entering into a bond, and pay all fees owed to the Association.

The Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors is a federally incorporated body that represents the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors, the Alberta Land Surveyors Association, the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association, the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors and the Association of Canada Land Surveyors.

The Canadian Board of Examiners also administers the academic examinations, which are common amongst these professional associations, for individuals who are seeking a commission or licence to practise professional surveying in one of the respective jurisdictions.

The CBEPS may grant exceptions in any or all of its examinations to candidates who have attended a post secondary educational institute and successfully completed equivalent courses to that of the CBEPS.

For example, students who have obtained a degree in geomatics engineering from a recognized institution such as the University of Calgary or University of New Brunswick are generally exempt from CBEPS examinations altogether as they have successfully completed comparable examinations while attending university. The CBEPS will grant a "Certificate of Completion" to individuals who have successfully completed or received credit for the academic examinations.

For further information on matters related to the CBEPS Certificate of Completion, see the CBEPS website or contact the CBEPS Registrar, Messr. Jean-Claude TÃ©treault, at registrar@cbeps-cceag.ca or 613-724-7115. The CBEPS mail address is 900 Dynes Road, Suite 100E, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 3L6.

For further information or clarification on requirements to obtain a commission to practise as a Manitoba Land Surveyor, contact the AMLS Registrar at amls@mts.net or 204-943-6972.