Discipline Notice: Peter Charles Gaffran

Mr. Gaffran’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled. Mr. Gaffran agreed not to reapply for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC at any time in the future.

Mr. Gaffran admitted that between June 2020 and February 2021 he engaged in inappropriate conduct towards a junior colleague, including initiating communications and physical contact of a sexual nature.

In the Consent Order, Mr. Gaffran admitted that between June 2020 and February 5, 2021, he engaged in unprofessional conduct contrary to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act. Mr. Gaffran admitted that between February 5 and 21, 2021, he engaged in conduct unbecoming a registrant, which is defined in section 1 of the PGA as conduct of a registrant that brings the regulatory body or its registrants into disrepute.

Mr. Gaffran admitted that his conduct was contrary to the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Code of Ethics which requires that registrants conduct themselves with fairness, courtesy, and good faith towards clients, colleagues, and others and promote health and safety within the workplace.

Mr. Gaffran paid a fine of $15,000 and $12,000 toward the legal and investigation costs of Engineers and Geoscientists BC.  

The full text of the Consent Order can be found in the Disciplinary Notices section of our website. 

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