EGBC_AnnualReport_2023-2024
Addressing Complaints Against Individual and Firm Registrants
As part of our mandate to protect the public by ensuring that engineering and geoscience work is done by professionals licensed by our organization, we investigate and take steps to prevent unlicensed practice and misuse of title. The volume of enforcement files to address unlicensed practice and misuse of title has increased this past year with the introduction of improved complaint submission and anonymous reporting processes for the public.
2017/2018
67
52
2018/2019
85
42
2019/2020
63
A December 1, 2023, BC Supreme Court decision affirmed protection over the title “engineer” under the Professional Governance Act.
82
2020/2021
62
46
2021/2022
104
43
Addressing Unauthorized Practice and Misuse of Title
2022/2023
106
400
63
350
2023/2024
95
300
57
250
200
Complaints Received
Investigation Files Closed
150
Enforcement Files 100
50
2017/2018 2018/2019
2019/2020
2020/2021
2021/2022
2022/2023
2023/2024
Classification of Files Opened in 2023-2024
Enforcement Files Opened
Enforcement Files Resolved
5%
34%
Fire Suppression System
Conduct Matters (not professional competency)
The volume of complaints and investigations against individual and firm registrants increased with the introduction of the Professional Governance Act , and as Engineers and Geoscientists BC began actively monitoring media and the courts to address potential conduct issues.
5%
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Equipment Inspection
15%
Geotechnical
Other* 24%
Structural 17%
* Other: Contravention of Discipline Conditions, Electrical Engineering, Dam Rehabilitation, HVAC/ Plumbing/Mechanical, Improper Use of Seal, Sewerage/Storm Water, Contractual Dispute.
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