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Call for Nominations

Are you interested in serving on OPPI Council or becoming the Chair of the Complaints Committee or the Discipline Committee?

The Governance & Nominating Committee invites individuals like you to step up and make a difference by serving on OPPI Council. We're seeking dynamic and committed professionals to fill several pivotal roles, including Director positions,  the Chair-Elect position, and a dedicated Public Interest Representative.  

Additionally, we are recruiting for a Chair of the Complaints Committee, two Public Interest Representatives on the Complaints Committee and a Chair of the Discipline Committee. The Complaints Committee is authorized by the Institute’s Complaints & Discipline Provisions to review complaints and determines how to handle each one. The Committee has authority to refer complaints for investigation, dismiss them, and/or refer them to the Discipline Committee.  The Discipline Committee is authorized by the Complaints & Discipline Provisions of OPPI to make findings as to whether a member is guilty of professional misconduct (i.e., has breached the Professional Code of Practice), and if so, to make certain orders.

The Governance & Nominating Committee works diligently to ensure that there is diversity in every way possible including demographics, sector, practice area, and geographic location

Available Positions

POSITION ELIGIBILITY TERM
Council Positions
Chair-Elect One (1) position avaliable  Full OPPI member (excluding Life, and Non-practicing members) Two-year term. The Chair-Elect will automatically assume the role of Chair for a two-year term upon completion of their two-year term as Chair-Elect.
Director 
Five (5) positions available
(10 total on Council)
Full OPPI member (excluding Life, and Non-practicing members) Two-year term and is eligible for re-election for a second two-year term.
Public Representative
One (1) position available
(Two (2) total on Council)
Must be a resident of Ontario with at least seven (7) years of experience in a field other than planning, with some knowledge of planning and a general
understanding of the governance and management processes of a professional association
Two-year term and is eligible for re-election for a second two-year term. 



 
oppi sTANDING cOMMITTEES
Complaints Committee Chair Full OPPI member (excluding Life, and Non-practicing members). The ideal candidate will have extensive volunteer experience. Related experience in matters concerning ethical and/or regulatory practice would be an asset. Three-year term and is eligible for re-appointment for a second three-year term.
Complaints Committee, Public Interest Representatives
Two (2) positions available
(Two (2) total on Committee)
OPPI is currently seeking two (2) Public Interest Representatives to sit on the Complaints Committee and ensure the voice of the public is reflected in the review of each complaint. Candidates must not be practicing planners, nor members of OPPI. Experience in regulatory matters and some familiarity with planning processes would be considered an asset. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous, racialized, marginalized communities and/or other equity-deserving groups.

Visit Complaints and Discipline and Standing Committees to learn more about the process and committees.
Three-year term and is eligible for re-appointment for a second three-year term.
Discipline Committee Chair Full member in good standing of OPPI, with extensive professional experience as a planner, and volunteer experience with the Institute or other related organizations. Related experience in matters concerning ethical and/or adjudicative practices would be considered an asset. Three-year term and is eligible for re-appointment for a second three-year term.

How to ApplY

For Director Positions  For the Chair-Elect Position For Public Interest Representative Positions on Council
Step 1: Review the self-assessment questionnaire to assess your readiness for OPPI Council.

Step 2: Review the OPPI Council competency profile  and be prepared to highlight your strengths in your nomination package. 

Step 3: Contact 
nominations@ontarioplanners.ca to receive your nominations package. Completed nominations packages are due by March 31, 2025
Step 1: Review the self-assessment questionnaire to assess your readiness for OPPI Council.

Step 2: Review the Chair-Elect Requirements & Competencies document and be prepared to highlight your strengths in your nomination package. 

Step 3: Contact 
nominations@ontarioplanners.ca to receive your nominations package.
Completed nominations packages are due by March 31, 2025
Step 1: Review the OPPI Council competency profile  and be prepared to highlight your strengths in your nomination package. 

Step 2: Contact 
nominations@ontarioplanners.ca  to receive your nominations package.

Step 3: Completed nominations packages are due by March 31, 2025.
For Chair of the Complaints Committee Position  For Chair of the Discipline Committee Position For Public Interest Representative
Positions on the Complaints Committee
Step 1: Review the Available Positions  to assess your eligibility for this position.

Step 2: Review the Complaints Committee Terms of Reference to gain the understanding of the scope of the Committee. 

Step 3: Contact
 nominations@ontarioplanners.ca to receive your nominations package.
Completed nominations packages are due by March 31, 2025
Step 1: Review the Available Positions  to assess your eligibility for this position.

Step 2: Review the Discipline Committee Terms of Reference to gain the understanding of the scope of the Committee. 

Step 3: Contact 
nominations@ontarioplanners.ca to receive your nominations package.
Completed nominations packages are due by March 31, 2025
Step 1: Review the Available Positions  to assess your eligibility for this position.

Step 2: Review the Complaints Committee Terms of Reference to gain the understanding of the scope of the Committee. 

Step 3: Contact
 nominations@ontarioplanners.ca to receive your nominations package.
Completed nominations packages are due by March 31, 2025



LEARN MORE

The purpose of Council is to guide the organization through its strategic and governance responsibilities. It provides oversight and guidance in several core areas such as finance, risk management, and stakeholder relations. It empowers staff and volunteers to implement the strategic plan.
 
OPPI has a full-time Executive Director who reports to Council through the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is made up of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary Treasurer, and a non-officer Director. The Executive Committee meets a minimum of four times a year, between regular Council meetings, to provide important guidance on strategic and planning matters.
 
The Executive Director manages a staff team of eleven individuals including a leadership team of four, the Registrar & Director of Special Projects, the Director of Finance & Administration, the Director of Marketing & Communications, and the Senior Manager of Education & Events. The Registrar maintains the register of members and manages OPPI's complaints and discipline process.

OPPI Council convenes for in-person meetings at OPPI headquarters (at the Yonge-Sheppard Center in Toronto) four times per year, quarterly. The meeting schedule is agreed to and published one year in advance. In-person meetings begin on a Thursday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with a strategic discussion or workshop followed by a dinner, and then Council business is dealt with on Friday until approximately 1:00 p.m. Transportation, accommodation, meals, and/or travel reimbursement are provided based on OPPI's Travel Policy.

If an OPPI Council member is unable to travel to a meeting, a Teams option to join the meeting will be available. Additionally, if government protocols prevent in-person gatherings, the quarterly meetings will be held via Teams. There is a possibility that additional Teams meetings may be scheduled throughout the year to deal with important matters. These meetings tend to be scheduled for 1.5 hours and are focused on one or two specific agenda items. 

In the fall of each year, OPPI Council members also attend OPPI's annual conference and participate in the Annual Members Meeting (AMM). The 2025 conference however, will take place in Toronto, ON July 8-10 and will be in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). 

OPPI Council members are also asked to participate in workshops focusing on leadership skills, governance, and strategic planning. 

In addition to their role on Council, OPPI Council members are invited to participate on one standing or program committee.

The roles and responsibilities of OPPI Council members ensure effective governance of OPPI. The general responsibilities of Directors, as well as restrictions on candidacy, are outlined in the By-law. First and foremost, Directors must fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities:
 

  • Duty of care: acting as a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances.
  • Duty of diligence: fully informed as reasonably possible and exercising attention and care.
  • Fiduciary duty: position of trust so acting in the best interests of the corporation.
  • Duty to avoid conflicts of interest: avoid conflicts of interest (extending to where relatives, friends, or coworkers would benefit).

 
OPPI Council members must adhere to a Code of Conduct and sign a Confidentiality Agreement annually. Each new OPPI Council member is provided with an orientation session and governance training to ensure there is complete understanding of these responsibilities, especially as it relates to OPPI.

The Governance & Nominating Committee (G&N Committee) is responsible for managing the nominations and elections process for OPPI. A call for nominations will be published to invite candidates to submit their nominations package. A convenient self-assessment questionnaire has been prepared to help you assess readiness for a position on OPPI Council.
 
If you submit a nominations package, you can expect the following actions to be taken by the G&N Committee:
 

  • Confirmation of your status to submit for the position.
  • Confirmation from your nominators that they endorse your candidacy.
  • A thorough review of your nominations package by the full G&N Committee.
  • An invitation to attend an interview with a minimum of two members of the G&N Committee, followed by a phone call: either indicating whether your candidacy is being considered, or that your candidacy is not being considered at this time. 
Reasons that your candidacy may not move forward during this nominations cycle are varied and will be fully explained to you at the time of the phone call

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

OPPI Council Nomination Resources
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Competency Profile

OPPI Council Resources
About OPPI Council

OPPI Resources
OPPI Act
OPPI General By-Law
OPPI Professional Code of Practice
INSPIRE: OPPI Strategic Plan 2025

Questions? 

Contact nominations@ontarioplanners.ca