In a June 6, 2023, Voluntary Agreement, Tiago A. P. Caldas, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct by practicing the Profession of Engineering in the Province of New Brunswick without a license and stamped drawings with an expired Stamp.
On April 24, 2023, Mr. Caldas signed and affixed his seal dated 2017 to design drawings for a roof barrier in New Brunswick.
The minimal requirements for the voluntary resolution, being offered and accepted on the basis that Mr. Caldas’ failure to obtain a license was his oversight without any malice or ill intent, are as follows:
Mr. Caldas shall:
- Provide an Affidavit to APEGNB confirming that he was licensed and in good standing in the Province of Ontario and list any other Canadian jurisdictions where he was licensed between January 1, 2021 through 2023;
- Confirm all work conducted for application in the Province of New Brunswick between January 1, 2021 through 2023;
- Confirm that he has contacted all clients listed in the above subparagraph (ii) and that he has advised each client that although he was qualified to perform services in the Province of New Brunswick, that he was not licensed, and he will provide any reviews of work necessary for his clients at no cost;
- Confirm that any “stamps” representing to be issued by APEGNB in 2021, 2022, and 2023 have been destroyed;
- Pay all outstanding fees for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023;
- Voluntarily pay a fine to APEGNB in the amount of $2,500.00; and
- Consent to APEGNB making public notification on its website and members communications of the Complaint and this resolution.
On June 7, 2023, APEGNB received an Affidavit confirming that Mr. Caldas agreed with the above terms. All outstanding fees for 2021, 2022 and 2023 were paid, as well as the $2,500.00 fine.