Volunteer Opportunities - New OACETT Board of Directors

Apply by Feb 3, 2023

Do you have a vision for your association and your profession? Do you want to devleop your leadership skills?

OACETT is seeking members in good standing to serve on our new Board of Directors in the following positions:

Regional Board members: six positions are available. There will be one representative for each of the six OACETT regions; Western, Horseshoe, Toronto, Central, Eastern, and Northern. Only Certified members can apply.
Young Professionals Representative: Associate and Certified members 35 years of age and under can apply. The elected candidate will also serve as the Chair of the Young Professionals Committee.
Student Representative: an OACETT student member who will be entering their final year of an engineering or applied science technology or technician program at an Ontario college who can serve on the Board for a one-year term. You will be the voice of student members across Ontario.

The Board of Directors will be responsible for:

Identifying and actioning key priorities for the profession
Setting and monitoring the strategic direction of the association
Financial and resource oversight

Why VOLUNTEER?

·       Get involved in the leadership of your association
·       Make a difference for your profession
·       Make invaluable connections with like-minded professionals
·       Grow your career by adding to your professional resume
·       Earn CPD credits

How to APPLY

Please click the appropriate link below for further information about the role you are interested in, including time commitment, qualifications, and how to apply.

The deadline for applications is Friday, February 3 at, 11:59 pm ET.

All candidates will be considered by the Nominating Committee, who will be developing a slate of candidates to recommend to the members for election at the AGM on May 27, 2023. All candidates will be advised of the slate selection and will be given the opportunity to challenge the slate, if desired, prior to publication to all members. The proposed slate will be communicated to all members by April 27 at the latest – 30 days prior to the AGM. Please see OACETT’s Election Policy for further information.