Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The College is seeking a non-Council Committee member (resident of Ontario who is a registrant of the College in good standing but not a member of Council) to serve on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, for a two-year term beginning September 2026.

The mandate of the EDI Committee is to consider and make recommendations to Council on:

The potential for, and/or existence of, systemic and structural racism, discrimination and/or bias within the College’s statutory, regulatory and governance policies and processes.
Strategies (including revisions to bylaws, standards, guidelines and policies) to address any identified issues.
An approach to meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action within the regulatory sector.
The enhancement of educational resources to support College registrants in practising ethically and professionally, with a focus on considerations related to equity, diversity and inclusion.

This Committee meets virtually three (3) to four (4) times per year, for a half-day meeting. Committee materials are posted approximately one (1) week in advance for review in preparation for the meeting. Preparation time is approximately one (1) to two (2) hours for each meeting.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Form

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Applications must be received at the College by 5:00 p.m., July 17, 2026.

If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or if you are unable to apply to this position due to a requirement, please email us at accessibility@ocswssw.orgwith subject line “Committee Recruitment” or call 877-828-9380 x 208