About CAPLA

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration "CAPLA" was incorporated in November of 1993. CAPLA serves individuals and organizations involved in petroleum land administration. The majority of our membership is comprised of Mineral and Surface Administrators, Contract Analysts, Supervisors, Landmen, Land Managers and Land Assistants.

CAPLA provides an environment that allows our members to meet the challenges ahead. Our main goals are to bring together the different personnel involved in the land administration function, establish standards of excellence, open lines of communication and gain recognition for the land administration discipline within industry.

CAPLA's Vision  

Recognized as the professional association for Petroleum Land Administration within Canada.

CAPLA's Mission  

CAPLA establishes recognized standards of excellence and influences the Energy Industry.

CAPLA meets the needs of its members by providing:

• Educational programs
• Networking opportunities
• Professional development
• Certification of professional standards

Objectives

• We demonstrate LEADERSHIP by being at the forefront of our profession
• We promote LIFE LONG LEARNING through our education programs and professional development opportunities
• We facilitate COLLABORATIVE environments and work with other professional associations in a COOPERATIVE effort to enhance the industry
• We embrace DIVERSITY in our membership and are INCLUSIVE in all of our programs and services
• We operate with the highest standards of ETHICAL behaviour and demonstrate INTEGRITY in all of our dealings
• We value and promote the FUN and FRIENDSHIP opportunities within the Association
• We value our VOLUNTEERS in all aspects of the Association and provide a nurturing culture for their engagement for our mutual benefit

Networking Connections

CAPLA believes a strong organization facilitates "networking" amongst its members. To ensure this we:

• Host regular meetings that address CAPLA business and hear topical guest speakers;
• Publish CAPLA's NEXUS newsletter, which is designed to educate and inform;
• Interact with other industry associations and government agencies;
• Organize and host seminars, roundtable discussions and workshops relevant to land administration and its disciplines;
• Hold monthly Executive and Committee Meetings;
• Present the Myra Drumm Memorial Student Achievement Award each year to a student from a list of candidates submitted from each of S.A.I.T., Mount Royal College, Olds College and the University of Calgary enrolled in a full-time land related program.