Code of Conduct
Overview
TRIUMF is a world-class research institution, and we hold ourselves and our community to the highest standard of conduct in scientific, academic, and professional activities. Behaviour or conduct that does not meet these standards interferes with our commitment to foster a productive and healthy environment that supports the organizational vision, mission, and values.In accordance with our core values, TRIUMF is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that fosters the exchange of ideas, encourages open and respectful dialogue, and is free of harassment and discrimination.
The TRIUMF Code of Conduct establishes the standards of behaviour expected of all members of the TRIUMF community, including employees, students, visitors, contractors, and anyone else accessing our facilities onsite or online. Our Code of Conduct facilitates our mission and seeks to make TRIUMF a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.
Code of Conduct
All TRIUMF community members and members of the public who attend any activities hosted by TRIUMF must abide by the code of conduct:All participants, including attendees and organizers will treat each other with respect and conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to everyone and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Discriminatory, harassing, or bullying behaviour or action of any kind will not be tolerated, and will result in immediate removal from this meeting and ban from all future TRIUMF activities and notification of appropriate authorities, if necessary.
This includes but is not limited to any form of sexual harassment, intimidation, threatening behaviour, sustained disruption, use of offensive or demeaning language including inappropriate jokes, unwanted photography, screenshots or recording, making statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Meetings, talks, and workshops
In addition to the Code of Conduct, TRIUMF requires that everyone in our communities (both internal and external) conducts themselves in a respectful and open-minded manner, and to uphold high standards of professional and academic conduct. For meetings, talks, and workshops, these include but are not limited to:
- Using welcoming, supportive, and inclusive language, considering the ways your words may impact others, and being mindful of tone and expression.
- Holding paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public, including protection of the environment and the promotion of health and safety in the workplace.
- Ensuring every member of a group has the opportunity to participate, both within the facility and in social settings when appropriate.
- Encouraging engagement by all members of the community.
- Holding oneself accountable for one’s actions.
- Making yourself aware of pronouns and not deliberately misgendering others.
- Remaining considerate of dietary restrictions, familial obligations, religious observations, and other cultural practices.