Eric Bruce

The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) brought disciplinary proceedings against a professional engineer and his firm regarding a soil sampling report.

The respondents admitted to professional misconduct, specifically negligence and failing to comply with applicable standards, by omitting two soil samples showing elevated arsenic levels from their final report without explanation.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Penalty.

The respondents were reprimanded, their licence and certificate of authorization were suspended for one week, and conditions were imposed requiring the successful completion of two professional examinations.

The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario brought a discipline proceeding against the Member for falsifying HVAC testing reports.

The Member admitted to the misconduct in an Agreed Statement of Facts but failed to attend the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of professional misconduct for disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a five-month licence suspension, publication of the decision, and a requirement to complete the National Professional Practice Examination.

The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario brought a discipline proceeding against a former member and his consulting firm for failing to respond to a client and failing to cooperate with the Association's investigation.

The member admitted to the allegations in an agreed statement of facts.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered publication of the decision, a $1,000 fine, and conditional penalties including an additional $1,000 fine and supervision requirements if the member's licence is ever reinstated.

The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a member and his engineering firm for professional misconduct related to the design of Open Web Steel Joists for a school addition.

The member, who lacked expertise in steel joist design, submitted drawings and calculations containing numerous errors and failing to comply with the Ontario Building Code and applicable standards.

The member admitted to the allegations, acknowledging he undertook work for which he was not qualified and failed to maintain the standards of a reasonable and prudent practitioner.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Penalty, ordering a reprimand, a one-month suspension, and a restriction prohibiting the member from providing structural engineering services until he passes specific examinations.

The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a member and his engineering firm regarding their assessment of a residential roof structure for a solar panel installation.

The member sealed deficient drawings prepared by a third party without visiting the site or verifying the information.

Following homeowner complaints about structural shifting, the member issued reports concluding the roof was structurally adequate without conducting a proper inspection of the attic or roof.

The member admitted to professional misconduct, including negligence and failing to safeguard life and property.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a three-week suspension, publication of the decision, and a requirement to complete specified examinations, failing which the member must practice under direct supervision.

The Member, a limited licence holder, faced allegations of professional misconduct for making disparaging remarks, using obscene gestures, and filing vexatious complaints against other professionals.

The Member admitted to the allegations in an Agreed Statement of Facts, acknowledging his conduct was disgraceful, dishonourable, unprofessional, and constituted harassment.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a three-month licence suspension, publication of the decision with names, and a requirement to complete the National Professional Practice Examination.

A professional engineer and his employer faced discipline following the collapse of a temporary stage at Downsview Park that killed one worker and injured three others.

The engineer admitted to professional misconduct for preparing inadequate structural drawings, conducting an inadequate field review, and affirming the structural adequacy of the stage without a reasonable basis.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, revoking the engineer's licence and ordering publication of the findings with his name.

The corporate respondent, which had declared bankruptcy, was fined $5,000 payable if it ever seeks reinstatement of its Certificate of Authorization.

The Member faced disciplinary proceedings for professional misconduct related to signing and sealing substandard structural drawings for a greenhouse at a healthcare facility, and for providing engineering services in Ontario without a Certificate of Authorization.

The Member admitted to the allegations in an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission on penalty, finding that the Member's actions were dishonourable and unprofessional, and posed a risk to the public.

The Committee revoked the Member's licence and ordered summary publication of the decision.