Environmental Professionals (EP®s) are the next wave of change-makers in the shift to a sustainable Canadian economy.
The EP® designation is the only nationally recognised designation for environmental professionals, with the skills and learning to promote green job creation. We are working with employers and legislators across Canada to achieve this. Are you ready to be a change-maker? Are you ready to make your mark? Then get started on your path to EP®.
The Environmental Professional (EP®) designation is a nationally recognized certification that validates the knowledge, skills, and ethical practice of environmental professionals across all disciplines.
Demonstrates your knowledge meets a rigorous national standard.
Respected by employers across Canada.
Opens doors to senior roles, contracts, and leadership positions.
Join 6,000+ EP® professionals across Canada’s environmental sector.
More than a credential, a professional network, financial benefits, and a platform for industry leadership.
Connect with environmental professionals across Canada through regional events, national conferences, and online community spaces.
Append EP® after your name on business cards, LinkedIn, and proposals, a credential employers and clients across Canada recognise and value.
Access professional liability and accident insurance coverage, along with exclusive discounts from partner organizations.
Attend the annual ECO IMPACT national conference and participate in events that bring together leaders in the environmental sector.
Mentor emerging professionals or connect with senior EP® members, contributing to the strength and depth of Canada’s environmental workforce.
Receive 25% discounts on live and on-demand training programs, webinars, and industry events to help you stay current.
The environmental sector is constantly evolving, and the EPt Certification path is keeping pace. Now, with 16 specializations to choose from, you can showcase your expertise in even more fields. Specializations provide you with an extra credential to promote your areas of expertise. You will need to select at least one and up to two of 16 specializations to include as part of your application.
Over 300 competency statements have been classified into one or more of the environmental sub-sectors:
Don’t see a perfect fit? Not to worry. You can earn an EP® without a specialization. Recognizing the wide variety of environmental science and expertise, we offer a flexible path. Environmental professionals are encouraged to proceed with or without a specialization.
Follow these five easy steps to start your certification journey. Please note that after approval, the EP® Canada Exam team will work directly with you to complete the remaining steps of your application.
Review requirements, pay $300 CAD (application + exam) & fill out your application online
1–2 hours
ECO Canada reviews and validates your application
10 business days
Closed-book exam
2.5 hours
Pay $230 CAD your certification fee once approved
Upon approval
You’re officially a designated EP®
You’re in!
The EP® exam proves the program competencies required by all EP® designations, focusing on knowledge and ethics of the profession. All applicants must achieve a passing grade on the EP® Body of Knowledge Exam before becoming eligible for EP® certification.
The philosophy underpinning the EP® Code of Ethics aspires to ensure the advancement of environmental practice, recognising that all EPs, within their sphere of influenc, can act in a manner consistent with the values of the designation. The code ensures EP® professionals continuously conduct themselves to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Being a strong environmental professional demands broad knowledge and technical skills. The EP® Body of Knowledge Framework guides you on all the professional and technical competencies required to achieve EP® status, helping to instil values and stakeholder trust in the profession.
A complete overview of the certification process, from eligibility requirements to final submission and exam preparation. Use it to plan your timeline and avoid surprises.
To maintain your commitment to competency standards as an EP®, you are required to complete professional development activities and submit your membership fees on an annual basis.
Renew your EP® membership each year by the due date to maintain your designation, public directory listing, and access to all member benefits.
Due each April
15 professional development credits per year are required to demonstrate continued engagement with current standards and industry practices.
75 credits / 5 years
If payment is not received within 30 days of the due date, a $100 CAD late fee will be applied. The member will also be listed as not in good standing in the public member directory until payment is received.
Begin your EP® application today. Applications are reviewed within 10 business days and exam windows are available monthly.
Application fee: $300 + taxes · Annual renewal: $230 + taxes is due on April 1 each year
Complete this short assessment to determine whether you may be eligible for the Environmental Professional (EP®) designation.
The questions below help us understand your education and environmental work experience. Based on your responses, we will guide you to the next steps in the EP® application process.
This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete.
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Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
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