EP Auditor Designation
Become an EP Auditor
Be Recognized As A Leader For The Important Evaluation Work That You Do
You have gone far in your career, and you want to influence the future of the sector. How do you enhance your credibility and become part of a national community of exceptional professionals committed to environmental and public protection?
Become a certified EP Auditor to raise your professional profile and gain recognition for the difference your standard auditing work makes in Canada.
increase professional recognition
Two Designation Options
EP(CEA) —
Compliance Environmental Auditor
You specialize in the following areas:
- You work with national and international auditing standards and focus on CSA Z773 or ISO 19011
EP(EMSLA) —
Environmental Management
Systems Lead Auditor
You specialize in one or both of the following areas:
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS): audit organizations against the ISO 14001 standard and expertise to lead an EMS audit team or conduct audits
- Sustainable Forestry Management (SFM): audit organizations against SFM standards like FSC, SFI, or CSA Z809 with skills and experience to lead an SFM audit team or conduct audits
Benefits that EP Auditors Can Access
Besides gaining career recognition and validation for your unique skills, we offer a range of benefits:
- Make connections with other auditors across Canada and build your professional network
- Be eligible for the ECO Impact Award for EP Auditors
- Attend the annual ECO Impact national conference
- Practice coaching skills and sign up to mentor an auditing protégé
- Influence the future of the profession by joining the Advisory Committee
- Receive 66% Off Errors and Omission Insurance
- Receive a further discount on General Commercial Liability
- $100,000 in AD&D Coverage from CHUBB Insurance
- Flex your thought leadership muscles and present your ideas on the Environmental Expert Webinar Series
How to Become Designated EP Auditor
Follow these six easy steps to start your certification journey today! Otherwise, continue reading to discover more resources related to the Environmental Professional Auditor designation. Please note that after step three, the ECO Canada team will work with you directly to complete the remaining stages of your application.
3. Complete Application Criteria & Pass Exam
4. Prepare for Board Approval
5. Pay Certification Fee of $230
6. Celebrate Your New EP(CEA) or EP(EMSLA) Status!
EP Auditor Eligibility
The EP(EMSLA) and EP(CEA) are a gold-standard seal for environmental auditors, providing great benefits to those who are highly qualified and committed to the sector.
We award EP Auditor designations after a rigorous review of education, employment, formal audit training, and environmental auditing knowledge. This is done through your audit experience and an online examination.
The key criteria for certification include:
- Work experience
- Formal audit training
- Education
- Audit logs
- Exam completion
Overall experience must show that the applicant has the technical competencies associated with the National Occupation Standards for Environmental Auditors (See Appendices – ‘Technical Competency Dictionary’) over the course of the eligible audits submitted.
Check out more details on the application process and how to get started.
Application & Exam Guide
Showcase your commitment to the growth of this niche community of experts and champion environmental standards in Canada.
Gaining your EP(CEA) or EP(EMSLA) status can take as little as 8 weeks or up to 6 months depending on your preparation.
Get an overview of the application and exam requirements as well as a copy of the Application Guide.
Maintaining Your Status
To maintain your EP Auditor designation, you must complete your annual maintenance framework, which includes professional development activities and annual membership fee of $230.
All EP Auditor members are required to submit their professional development activities each February. Members are required to accumulate 15 credits from Professional Development Activities and/or Auditing-related Employment per year, with a total of 75 credits
required every 5 years for Term Renewal.
