BCEIA Code of Ethics

Members of the British Columbia Environmental Industry (BCEIA) shall at all time act with fairness, courtesy and good faith and uphold the values of truth, honesty and trustworthiness. In keeping with these basic tenets, members of the association shall;

1) Perform their service with proper regard for safety, health and welfare of workers and the public; and for the protection of the environment;

2) Perform their services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies of local, provincial and federal jurisdictions;

3) Endeavour to extend public understanding of the environmental services industry, and its place in society;

4) Undertake only such work as they are competent to perform by virtue of their experience and training;

5) Conduct themselves with fairness and good faith;

6) Keep informed to maintain competence, strive to advance the body of knowledge within which they practice and provide opportunities for the professional development of their employees;

7) Clearly present to clients the possible consequences of overruled or disregarded professional decisions or judgments;

8) Endeavour at all times to improve the competence, dignity and prestige of the Association;

9) Advertise their services in a manner complimentary to the dignity of the Association.