How to Become a Land Surveyor in Manitoba
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors to work as a land surveyor in Manitoba or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Manitoba Land Surveyor
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“Only a Manitoba Land Surveyor has the legal authority and expertise to properly define the legal boundaries of a parcel of land either on the ground or on paper.”
From amls.ca, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps (2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total)
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with AMLS
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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Have your academic credentials evaluated by CBEPS and receive a Certificate of Completion of Academic Requirements, taking any additional required course work first.
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“must first have their academic credentials evaluated by the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) and receive a Certificate of Completion of Academic Requirements (C of C). Before receiving the C of C, the candidate may be required to take additional course work in areas that the CBEPS has assessed are deficient.”
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After approval, enter into an internship with a Manitoba Land Surveyor practicing in Manitoba and submit a learning plan setting out milestone goals to the Board of Examiners.
Source
“Upon approval of their application, a Land Surveyor in Training must enter into a internship with a Manitoba Land Surveyor practicing in Manitoba. A learning plan setting out milestone goals must be submitted to the Board of Examiners.”
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During the internship, complete projects and reports and pass the series of written and oral professional examinations administered by the Board of Examiners.
- Examination fee: $100 (per exam, payable 3 months prior to examination date)
Source
“Examination fee: $100.00 + GST per exam (payable 3 months prior to examination date).”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/paths-to-cbeps-certificate
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“Land Surveyors in Training must complete projects and pass the professional examinations administered by the Board of Examiners as set forth in Appendix 15-B of By-law No. 1 (Milestone Projects and Reports) and in the Appendix 15-A of By-law No. 1 (Syllabus of the Milestone Examinations).”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/paths-to-cbeps-certificate - Examination fee: $100 (per exam, payable 3 months prior to examination date)
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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Submit a completed application and arrange for each association in which you are registered or licensed to forward a Certificate of Conduct to the Registrar of the AMLS, with the examination fees accompanying the application.
- Jurisdictional examination fee: $350 (for each of the first two attempts)
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“Examination fees must accompany the application and are $350.00 + GST for each of the first two attempts; for the third and subsequent attempts, the fee is $500 + GST.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba - Jurisdictional examination fee: $500 (for the third and subsequent attempts)
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“for the third and subsequent attempts, the fee is $500 + GST.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba
Source
“Applicants shall submit a completed application Appendix 16-A and arrange for each association in which they are registered or licensed to forward a Certificate of Conduct Appendix 16-B to the Registrar of the AMLS. Examination fees must accompany the application”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba - Jurisdictional examination fee: $350 (for each of the first two attempts)
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Write and pass the jurisdictional examination, which covers material unique to Manitoba practice, is four hours long, and has a pass mark of 70%.
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“Candidates writing a jurisdictional examination can be examined on any material which is unique to Manitoba practice. The examination is four hours in duration and the pass mark is 70%.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba
Listed fees for this route
2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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Obtain a Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors, contacting CBEPS to find out which of the 8 core subject areas you may have credit for.
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“As a foreign-trained land surveyor, you may have earned some or full credit toward your Certificate of Completion. There are 8 core subject areas for which credit is required. Contact Opens in new windowCBEPS directly to find out the subject areas for which you may have credit.”
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After approval, enter into an internship with a Manitoba Land Surveyor practicing in Manitoba, submit a learning plan with milestone goals, and complete projects and pass the professional examinations administered by the Board of Examiners.
- Examination fee: $100 (per exam, payable 3 months prior to examination date)
Source
“Examination fee: $100.00 + GST per exam (payable 3 months prior to examination date). Examinations are held twice annually.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-canada
Source
“Upon approval of their application, a Land Surveyor in Training must enter into a internship with a Manitoba Land Surveyor practicing in Manitoba. A learning plan setting out milestone goals must be submitted to the Board of Examiners. Land Surveyors in Training must complete projects and pass the professional examinations administered by the Board of Examiners”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-canada - Examination fee: $100 (per exam, payable 3 months prior to examination date)
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
All candidates, other than those registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction, must have their academic credentials evaluated by CBEPS and receive a Certificate of Completion of Academic Requirements.
Source
“To become qualified as a licensed Manitoba Land Surveyor, all candidates, other than those registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction, must first have their academic credentials evaluated by the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) and receive a Certificate of Completion of Academic Requirements (C of C).”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/paths-to-cbeps-certificate
Experience
During the internship period, the candidate must receive work experience and training in Manitoba, with an internship term of a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 5 years.
Source
“During the internship period, the candidate must receive work experience and training in Manitoba, successfully complete projects and reports, and pass a series of written and oral examinations. The term of the internship will be based upon the candidate’s demonstrated experience and competencies, with a minimum term of 18 months and a maximum term of 5 years.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/paths-to-cbeps-certificate
Good character
Land surveyors registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction must provide proof of membership in good standing in their home association.
Source
“Land surveyors registered or licensed to practice in another Canadian jurisdiction, who wish to practice land surveying in Manitoba are required to provide proof of membership in good standing in their home association”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Land surveyors registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction must provide proof of membership in good standing in their home association and pass a jurisdictional examination administered by the AMLS. Source
“Land surveyors registered or licensed to practice in another Canadian jurisdiction, who wish to practice land surveying in Manitoba are required to provide proof of membership in good standing in their home association and pass a jurisdictional examination administered by the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors, pursuant to the Labour Mobility Provisions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba
Provide proof and apply
Source
“Applicants shall submit a completed application Appendix 16-A and arrange for each association in which they are registered or licensed to forward a Certificate of Conduct Appendix 16-B to the Registrar of the AMLS.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitobaPass jurisdictional examination
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“Candidates writing a jurisdictional examination can be examined on any material which is unique to Manitoba practice. The examination is four hours in duration and the pass mark is 70%.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with AMLS
Credential assessment
Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) evaluation
Evaluation of academic credentials leading to a Certificate of Completion of Academic Requirements
Source
“must first have their academic credentials evaluated by the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) and receive a Certificate of Completion of Academic Requirements (C of C)”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/paths-to-cbeps-certificate
Exams
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Milestone Examinations (professional examinations)
Source
“Land Surveyors in Training must complete projects and pass the professional examinations administered by the Board of Examiners as set forth in Appendix 15-B of By-law No. 1 (Milestone Projects and Reports) and in the Appendix 15-A of By-law No. 1 (Syllabus of the Milestone Examinations).”
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Jurisdictional examination
Source
“Candidates writing a jurisdictional examination can be examined on any material which is unique to Manitoba practice. The examination is four hours in duration and the pass mark is 70%.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with AMLS
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with AMLS
Supervised practice
Required
A Land Surveyor in Training must complete an internship with a Manitoba Land Surveyor practicing in Manitoba, with a minimum term of 18 months and a maximum term of 5 years. Source
“Upon receipt of the C of C, a candidate may then register with the Board of Examiners of the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors as a Land Surveyor in Training, and undertake an internship with a Manitoba Land Surveyor practicing in Manitoba. During the internship period, the candidate must receive work experience and training in Manitoba, successfully complete projects and reports, and pass a series of written and oral examinations. The term of the internship will be based upon the candidate’s demonstrated experience and competencies, with a minimum term of 18 months and a maximum term of 5 years.”
amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/paths-to-cbeps-certificate
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | $26.81 | $41.23 | $65.31 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $29.00 | $42.20 | $60.51 | — |
Land surveyors in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
- Federal (all of Canada) Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Home Page - Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors amls.ca · fetched October 10, 2026
- Students of a Geomatics Program - Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/paths-to-cbeps-certificate · fetched October 10, 2026
- Land Surveyors from Outside Manitoba - Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-manitoba · fetched October 10, 2026
- Land Surveyors from Outside Canada - Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors amls.ca/become-a-surveyor/from-outside-canada · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a land surveyor in Manitoba?
Yes. Registration with the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors is required to practise in Manitoba, and to use the title Manitoba Land Surveyor.
Which exams are required?
Milestone Examinations (professional examinations), Jurisdictional examination.
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