Ethics in Contractual Agreements

Learning Objectives

• Overview of Code of Ethics
• Proactive Guidance
  • Practice Advisory: Document Retention
  • Practice Advisory: Considerations for Professionals of Record in Contractual Disputes
  • Basic practice advice guidance
• Reactive Learnings
  • Complaint Summaries
  • Lessons Learned

Key Takeaways

Registrants will come away from this webinar with a clearer understanding of what their professional and ethical duties are in relation to contractual agreements.

Presenters

Alice Kruchten, P.Eng.

Practice Advisor, Engineers and Geoscientists BC

Alice is a registered professional engineer and Practice Advisor with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. In her current role, Alice is responsible for managing the development of the organization's professional practice guidelines, engaging with various stakeholders to address professional practice concerns, and for providing advice to registrants regarding practice issues. Alice is an environmental engineer with 8 years' experience in civil engineering and environmental consulting in BC. She currently provides staff support to the Environmental Professionals Division and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (in Civil Engineering), and a Master of Engineering Leadership (in Integrated Water Management Engineering), both from the University of British Columbia.