1 Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience Chapter 2 Regulation of the Professions.

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Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience

Chapter 2Regulation of the Professions

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Key Aspects of Self-regulation

Architecture, Engineering and Geoscience are self regulated in Canada. Also Lawyers, Doctors, Surveyors, Accountants, Others.

Authority delegated to regulatory bodies by statute

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THE FOUNDATION

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Regulatory Bodies

Authority to govern delegated by statute Elected officials (President, Council) Staff Tasks: register members, regulate the

practice of the members, discipline members, enforce legislation against non-members.

Undertake other activities considered complimentary. E.g. technical practice guidelines; affinity programs

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CHARACTERISTICS

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CHARACTERISTICS

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National Organizations

Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Canadian Council of Professional

Geoscientists Royal Architectural Institute of Canada No real authority Goals:

Coordinate and foster recognition between provincial regulatory bodies

Encourage commonality of operations

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Right to Title

Established through registration Educational prerequisites

Degree from qualified institution Academic exams may be required if institution

is not qualified. Law & Ethics Seminar Professional Practice Exam

Apprenticeship: engineer-in-training, member-in-training

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Registration

All individuals must register to practice engineering In some provinces, corporations employing

professionals must also be registered “Permission to Consult” some provinces:

not BC yet. Registration is required for each jurisdiction, if

practicing full time; not occasional practice: mobility agreements

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Scope of Practice

Scope of practice generally exclusive i.e. only registered professionals may perform

tasks within the definition

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The Obligations of a Professional

Abide by the code of ethics Maintain technical competence and practice

competently Continue professional development

Websites provide useful materials

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Discipline

Authority delegated by legislation Association may audit members on random

basis or if concerns come to their attention Most often a complaint initiates the process Investigation, Inquiry, Ruling. Penalties: reprimand, suspension, fines,

termination, educational requirements, Practice Review, and COSTS!

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Enforcement

"Enforcement" proceedings are taken against non-members practicing illegally

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Professional Seals

Seal: a stamp, medallion, ring, etc., engraved with such a device, for impressing paper, wax, lead, or the like

Used on drawings, specifications, plans, reports and other documents

Improper use is a disciplinary offence (seldom seen)

A seal indicates that the professional has personally prepared, supervised or reviewed the documents

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Seals