Code of Ethics

Goal: To ensure ethical, professional and accountable procurement activities at Algonquin College.

Personal Integrity and Professionalism

All College staff involved in procurement activities of any kind for the College must act, or be seen to act with integrity and professionalism. Honesty, care and due diligence must be integral to all procurement activities within and between the College, suppliers and other stakeholders. Respect must be demonstrated for each other and for the environment. Confidential information must be safeguarded. All participants must not accept gifts and/or favours, provide preferential treatment, publicly endorse suppliers or products or engage in any other activity that would create or appear to create a conflict of interest.

Accountability and Transparency

Procurement activities must be open and accountable. In particular, tendering, contracting and purchasing activities must be fair, transparent and conducted with a view to obtaining the best value for public money. All College staff must ensure that scarce public sector resources are used in a responsible, efficient and effective manner.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

All individuals involved in any kind of procurement for the College must comply with this Code of Ethics and the laws of Canada and Ontario. Participants should continuously work to improve supply chain policies and procedures, to improve supply chain knowledge and skill levels, and to share leading practices.