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DISCIPLINE AND ENFORCEMENT

Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s website contains information on the complaint, investigation, and discipline processes. You can contact us at 604.558.6647 or toll-free at 1.888.430.8035 ext. 6647, or by email at complaints@egbc.ca . Scan the QR code to see the full text of all Consent Orders in the Disciplinary Notices section of our website, DISCIPLINE NOTICES

DISCIPLINE NOTICE: BARRY DEAN CLARKE

colleagues, and others and promote health and safety within the workplace. On April 4, 2026, Mr. Paleksic and Engineers and Geoscientists BC agreed to a RRAC in which Mr. Paleksic undertakes to not repeat such conduct and to complete all the following tasks within three months: read and become familiar with Engineers and Geoscientists BC Guide to the Code of Ethics, Version 2.0, published on March 12, 2021; complete the Understanding the New Code of Ethics Webinar offered by Engineers and Geoscientists BC; and complete the 3-Step Sensitivity Training Program offered by Sensitivity Training Canada. If Mr. Paleksic fails to comply with any of the terms of the RRAC, a citation may be issued for a discipline hearing into the matter. and Geoscientists BC, Mr. Clarke is prohibited from practising engineering in BC. Mr. Clarke is prohibited from applying to reinstate his resignation with Engineers and Geoscientists BC for a period of one year commencing on March 5. Should Mr. Clarke wish to reinstate his resignation, his application will be determined by the Credentials Committee of Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and he must complete an educational seminar and a practice exam. If Mr. Clarke is successful with his reinstatement application, he will be subject to peer review for a minimum of 12 months. Mr. Clarke agreed to pay a penalty of $10,000 and pay $1,750 toward the legal and investigative costs of Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

In an April 4, 2026, Reprimand or Remedial Action by Consent (RRAC), Stanko Paleksic, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct when he engaged in inappropriate conduct towards a colleague. Mr. Paleksic undertakes to complete educational offerings. Mr. Paleksic admitted that between 2009 and 2014, he engaged in inappropriate conduct towards a colleague, including comments of a sexual nature and comments about the colleague’s body. Mr. Paleksic admitted that his conduct constituted unprofessional conduct contrary to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act and 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, In a March 5, 2026, Consent Order, Barry Dean Clarke admitted that he violated a 2023 Consent Order that prohibited him from engaging in the reserved practice of engineering. Mr. Clarke resigned his registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. In 2023, Mr. Clarke entered into a Consent Order regarding deficient engineering services he provided for fire and life safety systems in the Okanagan. Mr. Clarke admitted he demonstrated unprofessional conduct and he was suspended for two months. During the suspension period, Mr. Clarke provided engineering advice that constituted the practice of professional engineering while he was prohibited from engaging in the reserved practice of engineering, thereby violating his 2023 Consent Order. On March 5, in addition to agreeing to a consent order in which he agreed to resign his registration with Engineers

DISCIPLINE NOTICE: STANKO PALEKSIC, P.ENG.

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