Volunteering as an APEGS Councillor is a good way of serving the public and giving back to your profession. You can gain invaluable knowledge, experiences, connections and networks.
Will you volunteer for APEGS Council?
APEGS is governed by a council of elected members and public appointees. The Nominating Committee is looking for qualified applicants to nominate for election for the following 2022 council positions:
- President (one-year term) – nominee must be the current president-elect;
- President-Elect (one-year term) – nominee is typically the current vice-president, and may be any member who has completed at least one full year on council;
- Vice-President (one-year term) – two nominees required; and
- Two members-at-large (three-year term, eligible for a second three-year term) — at least two nominees required for each position.
Eligibility
Applicants must be APEGS members, reside in Saskatchewan and be Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliant [as perThe Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act, 1997(Section 9) and Administrative Bylaws (Section 12].
Selection Process
Further to the Governance Change Project, there have been changes in the way members are nominated for election. The Nominating Committee selects nominees using the following process:
- a gap analysis of continuing council members;
- prioritization of desired skills to add to council;
- solicitation for and recruitment of applicants;
- review of applicants’ experience and skills;
- interviews of applicants;
- consideration of the council composition of attributes and competencies tempered by the concepts of inclusivity and representation; and
- nomination of successful applicants.
As a result of the gap analysis for the upcoming year, preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate strengths in strategic planning, risk management and/or financial acumen (accounting).
How to Apply
Individuals wishing to be nominated for election may either apply themselves or they may be recruited by the Nominating Committee to apply. Complete the application and self-evaluation form and email it along with a curriculum vitae (CV) to the Nominating Committee at apegs@apegs.ca by Dec. 1, 2021.
The application and self-evaluation form includes a statement of why you are interested in serving on council and a list of your skills and competencies, such as listening skills, strategic thinking, government relations and volunteer experience. The form, a description of the role and responsibilities, including the time commitment required of council members, frequently asked questions and more can be found at apegs.ca.
For more information about the evaluation criteria and selection process contact Gina McGinn at 306-525-9547 or 1- 800-500-9547 toll-free or gmcginn@apegs.ca.