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Swiftwater’s Code of Conduct sets out the behaviour and actions required of individuals employed by or under contract with the firm. It applies to all employees and contractors working for Swiftwater. All employees or contractors acting on behalf of Swiftwater, providing professional services to projects in BC, must comply with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Code of Ethics. Swiftwater and its employees and contractors will abide by governing law and ethical business practices when marketing services, submitting proposals and signing contracts with clients and all other business activities. The following practices are not permitted: Efforts to seek unfair advantage in a selection process. Fees paid to individuals outside of published fees to secure projects. Proceeding with a proposal or contract with an undisclosed conflict of interest.
Professionals are required under the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Code of Ethics to “maintain competence in relevant specializations, including advances in the regulated practice and relevant science”. To support this important principle of professional practice, professionals are required under the Professional Governance Act and the Bylaws of Engineers and Geoscientists BC to create continuing education plans and meet mandated levels of continuing education. Professional Registrants employed by Swiftwater must develop annual continuing education plans complying with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Continuing Education Program requirements to maintain competence in their practice areas.Managers must conduct and document annual performance reviews within KUVEAY with all their direct reports that will include ***(add items here, including ensuring competence for their role is maintained).*** For professionals registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, performance reviews and learning plans will align with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Continuing Education Program.Learning plans will be supported through ***[choose the ones that apply or draft new]:****– Paid time off for professional development.– Tuition or participation fees approved for programs, courses, or training.– Registrations fees for approved conferences.– In-house webinars, seminars, training, and workshops.– Mentoring program.– Career coaching.
