Whistleblower Policy

Shepherd’s Care Foundation is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization providing quality care and accommodations to more than 1000 seniors and other individuals throughout Alberta.

Introduction

Shepherd’s Care Foundation (SCF) and the Board of Directors of SCF have both approved a Whistleblower Policy to:

  • Deter and detect illegal, unethical, or otherwise improper activity (Wrongdoing) within SCF so as to protect the organization’s mission including its resources, effectiveness, and reputation;
  • Enhance the environment for residents, employees, and other stakeholders;
  • Provide clear guidance for the safe disclosure of any Wrongdoing by, for, or in collaboration with a SCF manager including members of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and members of the Board of Directors and non-Board Committee members;
  • Mitigate retaliatory action against whistleblowers and others who comply with the policy.

The Policies

  • Have an extensive definition of Wrongdoing; and
  • Set out the process for reporting Wrongdoing if a person, in good faith, has reasonable grounds to believe Wrongdoing has taken place.

Information about both policies can be found on Surge in HR policy 69 and Appendix A to HR policy 69.

  • To report a Wrongdoing by a SCF manager please refer to Manager Policy Summary.
  • To report a Wrongdoing by a member of the Board of Directors and/or a non-Board Committee members and/or a member of the Strategic Leadership Team member including the President & CEO please refer to Board Policy Summary.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to our information practices. Any changes will be posted on this page.