As a member of the International Personnel Management Association - Canada, I support the Association's goals and objectives to promote the application of professional and ethical standards for public human resource professionals; to contribute to the development of human resources management; and to encourage the development of human resource professionals.

As a human resource professional, I will undertake to maintain the highest standard of professional competence and professional and personal conduct and further, I will undertake to:

• Respect the dignity and integrity of all individuals and ensure fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of human resources management;
  
  
• Endeavour to instill in the public, a sense of confidence and trust respecting the conduct and actions of my employer and myself in the course of my duties;
  
  
• Adhere to all applicable federal, provincial and local laws, regulations or by-laws respecting the management of human resources;
  
  
• Refrain from any activity which may be, or may be perceived to be a conflict of interest or which would prejudice my ability to conduct my duties and responsibilities in a professional manner;
  
  
• Use information acquired in the course of my duties prudently and avoid using confidential information for personal gain or in any other way which would be detrimental to my employer and my profession; and
  
  
• Foster professional growth in human resources management.