INNOVATION November-December 2016

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A Notice of Inquiry was issued to Mr. Shen and, in lieu of proceeding to a disciplinary inquiry, Mr. Shen agreed to a Consent Order, dated August 19, 2016. In the Consent Order, Mr. Shen admitted that he breached section 20(9) of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act by affixing his signature and his professional engineer’s seal on engineering documents in circumstances in which he knew or ought to have known that those documents had not been prepared by him or under his direct supervision. As part of the Consent Order, Mr. Shen agreed to: • a one-month suspension of his APEGBC membership starting August 19, 2016; • take the APEGBC Law and Ethics Seminar [Professional Engineering and Geoscience Practice in BC] by January 31, 2017; and • pass the APEGBC Professional Practice Examination by January 31, 2017. The full text of the Consent Order agreed to by Mr. Shen can be found on our website (apeg.bc.ca) under Disciplinary Actions. Visit apeg.bc.ca/complaints for information on APEGBC’s complaint, investigation, and discipline process. You can also contact us at 604.412.4869 or toll-free at 1.888.430.8035, ext. 4869, or by email at complaints@apeg.bc.ca.

Disciplinary Notice:

Charles Chun Shen, P.Eng., Richmond, BC

c ommun i t y Branches Open Doors to Opportunities

On registering, APEGBC members can choose to join the APEGBC branch for the region where they live or work. Each of the 15 regional branches are led by an executive group of volunteer members who

report to APEGBC Council to facilitate communication and ensure the voices of all members can be heard. As well, general branch volunteers help organise tours, seminars, and social events to provide networking and professional development for members. Events include seminars, technical tours, and social functions. Branches also participate in outreach events to schools to promote awareness of the work that engineers and geoscientists do. Volunteering with a branch helps members meet colleagues and expand their professional networks. They develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and creative skills, and learn more about APEGBC programs. Most importantly, volunteering with a branch opens doors to opportunities, particularly for student members and EITs/GITs looking to get more involved. Branches are a great place for all members to become involved with the association, because all the branches play a vital role in APEGBC’s interaction with both members and the public. Connect with your local branch to learn more: apeg.bc.ca/branches

Volunteer with APEGBC Registration Review and Assessment APEGBC seeks volunteer Registration Interviewers and Competency Assessors, and Board of Examiners Registration Reviewers. Registration Interviewers assist with part of the experience review of prospective members by interviewing them and providing comments regarding their qualifications. Competency Assessors remotely review and assess experience in applications for registration in their discipline.

Members of the Board of Examiners review the academic qualifications of applicants for admission to engineering membership or licence, who do not meet the academic requirements as set out in the Act , and recommend to Registration Committee whether the applicants meet the academic requirements for membership registration. For details on how to participate in the professions' self-regulation and to volunteer, visit apeg.bc.ca/Volunteer-Positions.

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