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Who to talk to about BC Public Service employee ethics

Last updated on July 16, 2024

As BC Public Service employees, we are all required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and work with integrity in all that we do, across the BC Public Service.

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Ethics management framework roles and responsibilities

The BC Public Service has established an ethics framework that outlines responsibilities at all levels in six key areas.

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Who to contact

Employees who have concerns about inappropriate or unethical conduct are encouraged to come forward in addition to our duty to report wrongdoing as outlined in the Standards of Conduct.

If you have a concern or question that you wish to bring forward, there are resources and people in place to help.

Ask your supervisor or manager if you have questions about ethics. You may also choose to talk with your organization’s ethics advisor.

 

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B.C. government policies and information 

 

Supervisors

Your supervisor is most familiar with your job duties, team and the workplace. As such, they are often in the best position to respond to your question or concern. Supervisors have an obligation under the Standards of Conduct to look into any concerns or issues brought to their attention.

 

Ministry ethics advisor

If you do not feel that you can speak with your supervisor, you may approach your ministry ethics advisor. Each ministry has an appointed ethics advisor who is available to answer questions or address concerns related to the Standards of Conduct and the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Ethics advisors are members of your organization’s executive team who have been appointed by the deputy minister to be available to work with employees in response to questions and to help us navigate processes and systems.

They're also responsible for being an ethics champion and leader in their organization. and BC Public Service more broadly.

 

Contact your ethics advisor

Ethics advisors provide advice, help navigate and make referrals on issues related to the Standards of Conduct.

They do not conduct investigations, intervene in workplace relationship or behaviour issues, and will not review operational or personnel decisions. 

Ethics advisors are available to any employee, no permission is required, and supervisors do not need to know or attend.

As an employee, you do not need to seek supervisor permission to contact your ethics advisor.

Each ethics advisor has a unique and confidential email address where employees can direct their questions or concerns. 

 
Ministry or Agency Contact
Attorney General
BC Public Service Agency Dr. William Lakey
Crown Agencies Secretariat
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kathryn Forge
Government Communications and Public Engagement Sage Aaron
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat Doug Caul
Liquor Distribution Branch Gayle Corah
Office of the Premier Doug Caul
Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat Robert Pauliszyn
Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Paul Squires
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Ministry of Citizens’ Services Holly Cairns
Ministry of Education and Child Care Cloe Nicholls
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Tania Demchuk
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Ministry of Finance Jim Hopkins
Ministry of Forests Matt Austin
Ministry of Health Ian Rongve
Ministry of Housing Tracy Campbell
Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Ann Marie Sam
Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation

Brian Urquhart
Ministry of Labour Lorie Hrycuik
Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship James Mack
Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions
Ministry of Municipal Affairs Tara Faganello
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Karen Blackman
Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Nick Grant
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Heather Hill

All information provided under the Corporate Ethics Advisory Service is kept confidential and is only used in order to respond to your inquiry in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Information Management Act.  If you have any questions, please contact the Corporate Ethics Advisory Service.

Ethics management framework contact information

If you have a specific concern relating to any of the topic areas listed below, you may wish to contact the relevant agency responsible under the BC Public Service Ethics Management Framework.

Ministry of Finance

 

Treasury Board

 

Office of the Comptroller General

Public Service Agency (PSA)

 

Human resource information and advice

Website: BC Public Service Agency

Ministry of Citizens' Services

 

Corporate Information and Records Management Office

 

Information Management (IM) Policy Requirements

 

Privacy Advice

The Corporate Privacy Helpline

Your Ministry Privacy Officer

 

Records Management Advice

 

Report an Information Incident

To report an information incident, dial 250-387-7000, option 3, or toll free at 1-866-660-0811 (available 24 hours a day)

 

Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

 

OCIO Policies (General Information)

 

Ministry Chief Information Officers

 

 

For more information, contact the Corporate Ethics Advisory Service.

For information about your roles and responsibilities related to ethics, refer to Ethics Management Framework Roles and Responsibilities.

If you have questions about disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act, refer to Knowing about Public Interest Disclosure for details.

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