Engineers and Geoscientists BC Volunteers

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is looking for new volunteers to join our Investigation Committee! 

Investigation Committee members have the unique opportunity to contribute to the regulation and governance of their profession by discussing and voting on open complaint and investigation files related to registrants. Serving on the Investigation Committee ensures the ongoing protection of the public and the environment.   

Requirements: 

To apply to the Investigation Committee, you must be a registrant with the ability to engage in Reserved Practice and be in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.  Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in their industry of practice.

The successful candidate must be able to: 

• Protect confidential materials; 
• Be impartial; 
• Exercise good judgment and recognize the scope of their authority; 
• Effectively communicate with strong verbal and written skills, including the ability to participate in investigative interviews; 
• Exercise strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze and diagnose problems; 
• Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy and completeness in reviewing investigation material; and 
• Work efficiently as part of a team.  

What disciplines we most need:  

All disciplines are needed, but the following are most desired: 

• Structural (experience with large projects preferred) 
• Geotechnical 
• Fire Suppression  
• Sewerage / Wastewater  
• Mechanical 

Why we need you:  

The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Investigation Committee is an Independent Statutory Committee created by the Professional Governance Act, S.B.C. 2018, c. 47 (the "PGA"). The Investigation Committee investigates alleged breaches of the PGA, bylaws, and Code of Ethics by registrants of Engineers and Geoscientists BC. 

Serving on the Investigation Committee ensures the protection of the public and the environment by investigating conduct concerns.   

What you do: 

• Attendance in-person or by teleconference is required for investigation meetings (10 meetings per year, 2 hours each). 

• Pursuant to its powers under section 66 of the PGA, the Investigation Committee may appoint an Investigation Subcommittee to work with staff Investigators in reviewing the available information and reporting back to the Investigation Committee in writing with respect to an appropriate disposition. Investigation Committee members will be required to participate on Investigation Subcommittees where the subject matter is an area of engineering in which they can provide technical expertise. As a member of the Investigation Subcommittee you will investigate the complaint further, including by attending an investigative interview with the registrant subject to the investigation and prepare a report on your findings and recommendations to the Investigation Committee. 

• Investigation Committee members are required to review file materials which can be voluminous in advance of each meeting so that they may participate in the constructive discussion and vote on motions to investigate a complaint, manage ongoing investigations and decide on the appropriate disposition after investigation. 

Advantages for you: 

• Opportunity to advance the profession by sharing your knowledge and experience. 
• Consider and discuss interesting ethical and practical concerns arising from the complaint and investigation files. 
• Learn about new areas of engineering and geoscience. 
• Socialize and make new connections with other volunteer members. 
• Authorized travel expenses. 
• Earn credits for CE and Engineers and Geoscientists BC service awards. 
• Volunteer appreciation.