Yes, my professional association is freaking serious about the term Engineer.
For those unable to connect the dots, this is related to the guy fired for laughing and being interviewed by the City TV reporter on the topic of FHRITP. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Professional Engineers Ontario <[email protected]> Date: Fri, May 15, 2015, 2:20 PM Subject: PEO clarifies use of the term “engineer” following reported dismissal of Hydro One employee To: Douglas Eastick <[email protected]> Trouble viewing this email? Read it online <http://read.campaigner.peo.on.ca/Campaigner/Public/t.show?89gpo--4aeor-10ojn6i4&_v=2> <img src=" https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/3eCdq54x4ltZ_RAQg5SqCN1AyPGHIdB3hKIbEY4DQh4thADEtd9QGZiiq1zRJP0tvJ-fRAitqr7tgeF2ZG1dcEPsDszE8lXHNB0qdF7wiFG3wFPXMkj1Z5eEhLwrWg=s0-d-e1-ft#http://media.campaigner.com/media/46/468265/peo-logo.png?g=1422024785127 "> <img src=" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/Ss74jJ-5aBceA0l36jVgn53zKCz_OAXLy0y1eT7CAmYyuHx0LusHxjFfJVvI_9FF3oor26GDgAg1aa_4vdYrREHfwEPz2k9mypk4x4rl4FkR9KsP-QX-gaxMvdp8E8dx=s0-d-e1-ft#http://media.campaigner.com/media/46/468265/blue%20bar.png?g=1422024842059 "> *Clarifying use of the term “engineer” * Contrary to recent media reports, the man reported to have been fired from Hydro One for shouting obscenities at a television reporter is not a professional engineer. Shawn Simoes, the employee reportedly fired, is not licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and, therefore, cannot legally be called an engineer. In Ontario, the titles “engineer” and “professional engineer" are restricted by law. Only those who have demonstrated they possess the necessary qualifications and have been licensed by PEO may use these titles, which are often abbreviated as "P.Eng." To confirm whether a person is licensed, the public may search PEO’s directory of licensed professional engineers at www.peo.on.ca <http://click.campaigner.peo.on.ca/Tracking/t.c?89gpo-ngp74-10ojn6i6&_v=2>. When individuals are found to be using the restricted title “engineer,” the courts can impose fines, restraining orders and jail time. The public can confidentially report suspected illegal use of titles or unlicensed engineering practice to PEO through its enforcement hotline at 1-800-339-3716, ext. 1444, or by emailing [email protected]. The public can monitor PEO’s ongoing enforcement activities on its website. Engineers are required to maintain the profession’s high standards of professional practice and ethics. PEO will investigate complaints against licence holders accused of harassment as defined in section 72(1) of Regulation 941/90 made under the *Professional Engineers Act*. Harassment was added to Regulation 941 as a specific form of misconduct in 2000. Where licence holders are found guilty of professional misconduct, they may be subject to a range of penalties up to and including suspension or revocation of their licences to practise. This email was sent by: *Professional Engineers Ontario * 40 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 101, Toronto, ON M2N 6K9, Canada (416) 224-1100 (800) 339-3716 PEO's Privacy Policy. <http://www.peo.on.ca/index.php?ci_id=1827&la_id=1> Because you have provided your email address to PEO, you will receive regulatory information electronically. Should you wish to discontinue receiving such information by email, please be advised that all electronic correspondence from PEO will cease including, but not limited to, such information as renewal invoices, professional practice consultations and notices of annual general meetings. <img src=" https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/sPtsKFK7vByxiS0Qe3uyfuoTDIHvIDBTA9fx4rSXXw_rP7XnCxKc0WrOT6B7rM8hY5l6n3EmzbWR_Fkj1erBguXmLDBn04EFnlQOeK7WrFvAiykR2_-wLTA=s0-d-e1-ft#http://click.campaigner.peo.on.ca/Tracking/t.o?89gpo--10ojn6i4&_v=2 "> -- -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
