THE ENGINEERS’AND GEOSCIENTISTS’ CODE OF THICS

Members of the engineering and geoscience professions follow a code of ethics—a set of enduring principles guiding their conduct and way of life. The code requires that they conduct themselves in an honourable and ethical manner, upholding the values of truth, honesty, and trustworthiness. Specifically, they are bound by law to:

1. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and the protection of the environment and promote health and safety within the workplace.

2. Offer services or advice and to undertake assignments only in areas of competence.

3. Act as faithful agents of their clients or employers, maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.

4. Maintain their own competence and the body of knowledge of their profession by seeking professional development opportunities for themselves and their subordinates.

5. Conduct themselves with fairness, courtesy and good faith towards clients, colleagues, employees and others.

6. Give credit where it is due and accept, as well as give, honest and fair professional criticism.

7. Present clearly to employers and clients the possible consequences if professional decisions or judgments are overruled or disregarded.

8. Report to the Association any alleged illegal practices, professional incompetence or professional misconduct by members.

9. Be aware of, and ensure their clients and employers are aware of, societal and environmental consequences of actions or projects.

10. Build their reputations and offer their services on the basis of merit and compete fairly with others considering all relevant factors, not just fees.