Upcoming Vacancies for Agencies, Boards or Commissions

The agencies, boards and commissions listed below are now accepting applications for current and upcoming vacancies.

Agencies, Boards or Commissions

Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee

Would you like to contribute to the well-being and development of the Acadian and Francophone community? Would you like to influence the development of French-language programs and services and share your views on various community issues? Then you are invited to submit your application to Engage PEI to become a member of the Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee (ACFAC). We are looking for three (3) new members: two (2) as members at large and one (1) to represent the West Prince region. 

To learn more about the Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee or to apply to be a member, click the below link to be directed to the AFCAC Engage PEI webpage: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/executive-council-office/acadian-and-francophone-community-advisory-committee

Early Learning and Child Care Board 

The Early Learning and Child Care Board is currently recruiting for a Public at Large Member residing in Kings County.  Members are appointed for a term not exceeding three years but are eligible for reappointment for a second three-year term.

The purpose of the Early Learning and Child Care Board is to monitor the operation of licensed child care centres in the Province of PEI and the care that is provided is such centres.  This involves issuing licenses for centre operations, providing direction to the Registrar on the issuance and renewal of certificates and to advise the Minister on areas such as minimum qualifications and standards, and programming and curriculum standards. In addition to residing in Kings County, applicants should also have a good understanding of child care and the child care system on PEI.  Meetings are held 8-10 times per year, as set by the chair.

Farm Practices Review Board

The Department of Agriculture and Land is soliciting applications from members of the public who are not farmers. The Department values and supports diversity in representation in its agencies, boards and commissions and encourages applicants from across the Island’s diverse population.
The Farm Practices Review Board is responsible for responding to written complaints about farming practices, determining normal farm practices, designating codes of practice, and reviewing any proposed enactment, policy or undertaking that may adversely affect an agricultural operation.

PEI Marketing Council

The Department of Agriculture and Land is soliciting applications for members at large. The Department values and supports diversity in representation in its agencies, boards and commissions and encourages applicants from across the Island’s diverse population.
The PEI Marketing Council supervises the creation and operation of producer boards, commissions and groups that regulate and control the production, sale, processing, marketing, transportation and pricing of natural products. Council recommends the establishment, amendment, or revocation of regulations to Executive Council, provides advice to commodity boards, conducts commodity board elections and plebiscites, advises the Minister and acts as liaison with national and other provincial agencies.

Rural Communities Council

The Department of Fisheries and Communities is soliciting applications for members to participate in the Rural Communities Council. The department values and supports diversity in representation in its agencies, boards, and commissions and encourages applicants from across the Island’s diverse population.  The Rural Communities Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the Government regarding rural topics related to the themes of people, communities, the environment, and wellness and explores opportunities for development in rural PEI.  Meetings are held 4-6 times per year. 

Women and Gender Diverse People’s Health Council

The Province of Prince Edward Island is seeking applications from members of the public for participation in the newly formed Women and Gender Diverse People’s Health Council. The Women and Gender Diverse People’s Health Council is responsible for the oversight of the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Prince Edward Island’s five-year Health Strategy for Women and Islanders who are Gender Diverse.

Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal

The Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture is soliciting applications for members to participate in the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT). The Department values and supports diversity in representation in its agencies, boards, and commissions and encourages applicants from across the Island’s diverse population.

The Department is currently looking for vice-chairpersons (must have a legal background), employer representatives and worker representatives. Preference will be given to applicants from Kings County. Applicants must be available for hearings during business hours and the number of hearings per year varies (up to 10 per year). Please specify in your application whether you are applying as a vice-chairperson, employer representative or worker representative. 

Deadline for applications is July 11, 2022
 

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