A.Ag - Articling Agrologists
Most P.Ag. and T.Ag. applicants will be required to complete an articling program of approximately one to two years prior to registration as a Professional Agrologist. Those with limited professional experience or domestic experience participate in the Articling Agrologist program. This mentoring program provides an introduction to the OIA, professional development opportunities, and an appreciation for the responsibilities of a designated Agrologist.

Ag. - Ag. Agronomist (Quebec)
In Quebec, agronomy is a profession governed by the Order of the Agronomists of Québec (OAQ). The OAQ permits individuals to exercise agronomy or claim the title of agronomist as dictated by the Professional Code. Pour devenir membre de l'Ordre des agronomes du Québec, le professionnel doit détenir un diplôme de l'une des deux facultés québécoises d'agronomie ou d'une faculté extérieure donnant une formation équivalente reconnue par l'OAQ.To become a member of the Order of the Agronomists of Québec, the professional must hold a degree from one of Quebec's two faculties of agronomy or faculty outside giving equivalent training recognized by the OAQ.

AIC - Agricultural Institute of Canada

CA - Chartered Accountant
Business professionals who generally work in four key areas. About 40% of CAs are in Public Practice, while the other 60% are employed in industry, government, or education…

CAA - Certified Agricultural Advisor
CCAs are members of CCAA (Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association) who do not meet the requirements for CAC, but who hold a degree, diploma, designation or minimum of 5 years of industry experience, and have been members of CCAA for a minimum of two years and meet the requirements of accreditation as outlined by the Membership Review Committee and as approved by the Board of Directors provide at least 2 references when applying and complete 32 hours of professional development requirements every two year period.

CAC - Certified Agricultural Consultant
CACs are agrologists who are members of any Provincial Institute of Agrologists or L'Ordre des Agronomes du Quebec, or are certified by other professional bodies regulated by statute and approved by CCAA (Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association), or hold a graduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in a discipline from a university approved by CCAA, or are non-Canadian residents holding a Certified Agricultural Consultant (CAC) designation, or similar designation, from a consulting agricultural association operating outside of Canada that is approved by the CCAA, and have been members of CCAA for a minimum of 2 years and meet the requirements of certification as outlined by the Membership Review Committee and as approved by the Board of Directors provide at least 2 references when applying and complete 32 hours of professional development requirements every two year period.

CAFA - Canadian Association of Farm Advisors

CCAA - Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association

CMA - Certified Management Accountant
The CMA is equipped to look to the future to provide real-world strategic direction, business management and leadership.

CGA - Certified General Accountant
CGAs work throughout the world in industry, commerce, finance, government, public practice and other areas where accounting and financial management is required. CGA clients range from major corporations and industries to entrepreneurs. Their expertise is valued in the public sector, government and the corporate world.

CCA - Certified Crop Advisor
Protect your business with a certified professional -- one of the most powerful risk management tools available. Whether you are hiring a CCA to provide advice or as an employee, you can rest assured that CCAs have met the professional standards set by the American Society of Agronomy as part of the largest agriculturally oriented certification programs in North America. CCAs have the technical knowledge you demand -- they must pass exams and meet education and experience requirements. Equally as important, CCAs have the passion and commitment you deserve -- they pledge to uphold the CCA Code Of Ethics. For quality assurance and peace of mind, only a CCA will do.

CFBMC - Canadian Farm Business Management Council

CFP - Certified Financial Planner
CFP marks identify individuals who are dedicated to the highest level of professionalism in providing financial planning advice. The CFP credential assures that the planner adheres to internationally recognized professional standards of competence and ethical practice as set in Canada by the not-for-profit Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC). CFP standards include requirements in education, examination, experience and ethics – commonly known as the 4Es of professionalism.

DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

FMG – Farm Management Groups (la Fédération des groupes conseils du Québec)

FPSC - Financial Planners Standards Council

IFAC - International Federation of Accountants

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

MBA - Master of Business Administration

M.Sc. - Master of Sciences

OAQ - Order of the Agronomists of Quebec

P. Ag. - Professional Agrologist
To become a P.Ag you need to hold a Honours Undergraduate/Masters degree or a Ph.D. in agriculture or related science or management from an accredited Canadian University and complete the Articling Agrologist Program, unless waived by the Board of Directors. If you have been educated outside of Canada, your qualifications need to be assessed to ensure that they meet Canadian equivalency.

P. Eng - Professional Engineer
Engineering, like law and medicine, is a self-regulated profession. This means the profession as a whole is responsible for overseeing the conduct of its members, and for establishing practice guidelines, professional standards and codes of ethics for them to follow. For this purpose, engineering regulatory associations have been established in each province and territory of Canada. The associations give licenses to engineers who meet the profession's very high standards, and they also govern the profession of engineering. Licensed engineers can use the designation "P. Eng." (or "P. Ing." in Quebec) after their name. This designation stands for "professional engineer" and is engineering's stamp of quality. No one can call themselves a professional engineer, use the P. Eng. ( or P. Ing.) designation, or carry out engineering work in Canada without a license.

RFP - Request for Proposal
Includes all of the buyer's product or service requirements as well as a description of the required format, timing and content of the price quotes to be submitted. RFP's enable the buyer to ensure that all vendors have an equal understanding of the requirements and that the bids can easily be compared.

T. Ag.- Technical Agrologist
As a person working in agriculture, agri-food or the agri-life science sectors, a Technical Agrologist has a diploma in agrology or related science from an accredited Canadian college or university. If you have been educated outside of Canada, your qualifications need to be assessed to ensure that they meet Canadian equivalency.