Tommy Sin

The member was found guilty of professional misconduct after being convicted of criminal fraud over $5,000 against his employer.

The member had fabricated quotes and invoices, misappropriating over $446,000.

At the penalty hearing, which the member did not attend, the Discipline Committee revoked his license and ordered the decision published with reasons, citing the size and duration of the fraud, the serious breach of trust, and the need for general deterrence.

The Discipline Committee of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario held a penalty hearing following a finding that the respondent member was guilty of professional misconduct.

The Committee ordered that the respondent's licence be revoked effective June 27, 2023.

The Committee further ordered that its findings and order be published with reasons and with the respondent's name in the official publication of the Association.

The member was found guilty of professional misconduct by the Discipline Committee of the PEO.

The member had previously pleaded guilty to criminal fraud over $5,000 for fabricating invoices and misappropriating $446,074.81 from his employer.

The Committee found that the criminal conviction was relevant to his suitability to practise and that his actions constituted disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.

A penalty hearing was ordered to be scheduled.

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.