The Engineers and Geoscientists Act ( the "Act" ) authorizes the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia ( the "Association" ) to regulate the practice of professional engineering and professional geoscience in this Province. The Provincial Government has given this authority to the Association to protect the public of British Columbia.

In order to meet its mandate, the Association establishes, monitors and enforces standards of conduct and a Code of Ethics for its members. The Act provides the legal authority to investigate allegations that a member has fallen below those standards and to take disciplinary action against the member, where warranted. The Association has instituted a Complaint Procedure, which sets out how a complaint is filed and the investigation and discipline processes. The Association also has a policy on whistle blowing. The investigation process and discipline process cannot be used by a complainant to obtain compensation from a member of the Association. That is the role of the Courts and anyone seeking financial redress from a member should consult a lawyer about their rights and obligations.

The Act also provides members of the Association with the right to practice engineering or geosceince and the right to certain titles. The Association has established an Enforcement Procedure to take action against individuals who are not members or companies that do not employ members, and are providing or offering to provide professional engineering or geoscience services or are using a restricted title.

Resources
Visit this section for documents related to Discipline & Enforcement, including: Act, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Guideline to the Code of Ethics. Also, forms for registration of company name and a consumer guide to engineering and geoscience services are available.