Members of the public can get involved in health regulation by becoming a Community Appointee.
Community Appointees are members of the public who serve on our Committees and are neither a Director nor a registrant. They are engaged community members with a broad range of skills, perspectives, and expertise who make valuable contributions to public protection and the regulation of occupational therapy in Ontario.
We are currently recruiting new appointees to join the Indigenous Insights Advisory Committee at the College.
The Indigenous Insights Advisory Committee at the College explores, discusses, and provides recommendations on current occupational therapy practice issues relevant to Indigenous Peoples.
The College is seeking applications from individuals with a broad range of skills, perspectives and expertise as outlined in the College’s Committee Competency Framework.
Applicants will be invited to self-identify and describe relevant experience. Qualifications and attributes considered may include:
- Self-identification as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit).
- Strong connection to, and understanding of, Indigenous communities, cultures, and traditions.
- Community leadership, advisory, or governance experience.
- Knowledge of Indigenous health, rights, reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action.
Commitments and Compensation
- All appointments are for a three-year period commencing in June 2026.
- Meetings are generally held during business hours virtually.
- Number of meetings per year: 3–4
- Preparation time per meeting: 1–3 hours
- Committee appointees are paid a pro-rated per diem of $250 based on a full-day meetings and some preparation time.
Interested registrants are invited to submit their application by Monday, June 16, 2026.