Industry Advisory Council (Volunteer)

Job summary

Provide independent, non-partisan advice to the HCRA on emerging issues within the new home construction sector. Contribute to the continuous improvement of industry policies, procedures, and service delivery to strengthen consumer confidence.

Job details

INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL (IAC) - VOLUNTEER POSITION Location Ontario (Remote) Position type Volunteer Seats available 4 Department Communications and Stakeholder Relations Application deadline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all available positions have been filled. Compensation $250 per meeting attended HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Are you passionate about Ontario's new home building industry and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join the Home Construction Regulatory Authority's (HCRA) Industry Advisory Council (IAC) [https://www.hcraontario.ca/councils/]. YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT The IAC provides independent, non-partisan advice to the HCRA on emerging issues in the new home construction sector. As a member, you'll help support continuous improvement in the homebuilding industry and strengthen confidence in Ontario's new home marketplace. WHY JOIN? * Make a difference: Help identify and provide insight on emerging issues and challenges affecting Ontario's new home construction sector. * Strengthen the homebuilding industry: Offer advice to enhance industry awareness and engagement, and contribute ideas to improve service delivery, policies and procedures. * Connect and collaborate: Share industry perspectives while collaborating with peers and professionals from across Ontario. WHAT WE ASK OF MEMBERS * A two-year term, with the option of reappointment. * Attendance at up to six meetings per year, held virtually on Microsoft Teams. * $250 for each meeting attended. * Keeping council discussions and materials confidential. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're seeking 3 candidates with experience in any of the following areas: * Small, medium, large, or high-rise building operations * Custom home building * Supervising day-to-day construction * Overseeing customer service for licensed builders Members are expected to demonstrate integrity and professionalism, and to have a strong interest in supporting the HCRA's consumer protection mandate. We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of Ontario's communities, regions, backgrounds, and professional experiences. This posting is for existing vacancies on the Industry Advisory Council. To learn more, please see the IAC Terms of Reference [https://www.hcraontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Industry-Advisory-Council-Terms-of-Reference-1.pdf]. HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume through our application portal. In your cover letter, please highlight the criteria from the Terms of Reference that match your background, skills, and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all available positions have been filled. For questions, please contact stakeholder.relations@hcraontario.ca [stakeholder.relations@hcraontario.ca]. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Accommodation, if required, will be provided throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. WHAT'S NEXT Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a virtual interview. Your application will always be reviewed by a person. AI is not used to screen, source, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process, but may be used in a limited supporting way. Apply now to help shape Ontario's new home building industry.

What you’ll do

Provide independent, non-partisan advice to the HCRA on emerging issues within the new home construction sector. Contribute to the continuous improvement of industry policies, procedures, and service delivery to strengthen consumer confidence.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in building operations, custom home building, construction supervision, or customer service for licensed builders. Applicants are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to the HCRA's consumer protection mandate.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Management
• Customer Service
• Policy Development
• Stakeholder Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Stakeholder Communications
• Microsoft Teams
• Consumer Protection
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Operations
• Service Delivery Improvement

Job areas

• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Industry Advisor
• Volunteer
• Unclassified Unit Group
• Unclassified Detailed Occupation
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