Code of Ethics & Competency Framework for CDPs
The national Code of Ethics is intended to be actively used by all Canadian Career Development Professionals (CDPs) to underpin their practice. It is written in principle-based, values-based, and virtue-based language and contains a model of ethical decision-making that provides a process with cues to support ethical decisions and resolve ethical dilemmas. MACD and its members will follow the national code of ethics.
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to provide a practical guide for professional boundaries and practice for those who offer direct service in career development and to inform the public which CDPs serve. Ethical principles help CDPs to make thoughtful decisions to resolve ethical dilemmas. The Code of Ethics when combined with the Competency Framework for Career Development Professionals will protect the consumer and the public when receiving the services of CDPs.
The Pan-Canadian Competency Framework for Career Development Professionals details the skills, knowledge, and actions demonstrated by effective CDPs, career influencers, career educators, and thought leaders. To download relevant documents and join the community, please connect through the Career Development Professionals (CCDP-PCDC).