Guiding Principles
This document “sets the moral and ethical compass” for TRCA employees.
What is the Employee Code of Conduct?
This Act requires TRCA to provide a safe workplace free from hazards.
What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?
Employees must always present themselves with courtesy and sound judgment, which is known as this.
What is Professional Demeanour?
Hiring or supervising a close relative is prohibited by this policy.
What is the Nepotism Policy?
TRCA is committed to this global initiative that includes climate, social, and economic goals.
What are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)?
Acting with honesty, ethics, and professionalism aligns with which TRCA core value?
What is Integrity?
TRCA’s strategy that promotes inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace
What is the People-First DEI Playbook?
Employees must safeguard personal and professional behaviour on these online platforms
What is social media?
Employees must seek approval before engaging in this type of outside work within TRCA’s jurisdiction
What is external professional employment?
Gifts of perishable food addressed to a single employee should be…
What is shared with staff in central worksite locations?
Employees are encouraged to use this tool when unsure of the right course of action.
What is the Decision Matrix?
Employees must report to work ready for duty, unimpaired by drugs, alcohol, or fatigue.
What is Fitness for `Work?
TRCA employees must adhere to this when posting on X, Facebook, or Instagram.
What are the Social Media Guidelines?
Employees may not accept gifts valued over this amount without disclosure.
What is $75?
Only TRCA’s Media Relations Specialists may approve and manage these requests.
What are media inquiries or interviews?
Employees must complete this annually as part of their commitment to the Code
What is the annual affirmation of the Code?
Retaliation against an employee who reports workplace harassment is…
What is strictly prohibited?
Employees are discouraged from storing these on TRCA’s computer systems.
What are personal files?
If running for public office, employees must request this from TRCA.
What is an unpaid leave of absence?
If a non-perishable gift cannot be returned, it should be raffled or donated to this foundation.
What is the Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation?
TRCA compares its organization to this natural system when explaining how human behaviour can impact culture.
What is an ecosystem
Employees must report accidents, incidents, and this type of event that almost causes harm.
What is a near miss?
Safeguarding TRCA’s offices, vehicles, equipment, and information refers to protecting these.
What are TRCA Assets?
TRCA employees must submit this form to disclose real or perceived conflicts of interest.
What is the Employee Disclosure Form?
All inventions or designs created by employees during TRCA work are considered this.
What is Intellectual Property?