Join a committee

Submit an application

Interested applicants are required to submit all of the following:

  1. the Committee Appointment Expression of Interest, which includes the names, position and contact information of two references who can discuss the applicant’s skills and qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities of committee members
  2. an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
  3. a cover letter highlighting how their experience, education and training qualifies them to sit as a committee member

Email all of the above documents in PDF format to the Nominations Committee at nominations@cpsbc.ca. The closing date for applications is Monday, January 19, 2026.

Note: Current committee members are required to apply through this process for potential appointment under the HPOA.

Email application package

Following a review of all submissions for open vacancies:

  • Applicants who are found to be suitable for appointment for an open vacancy will be invited to participate in a selection process.
  • Applicants who are found to be suitable but are not appointed for an open vacancy may be considered for future vacancies.
  • Applicants who are not successful will be notified in writing at the conclusion of the process.

Selection criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on their professional background, education and training, and in alignment with CPSBC’s Committee Composition Matrices. The selection process recognizes lived experience and volunteer roles as well as paid employment and academic achievement.

In general, applicants must demonstrate:

  • a high level of professional expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: health care, law, education, governance, ethics, research, stakeholder engagement, public advocacy, risk and compliance
  • the capacity to actively participate as a committee member to regulate the practice of medicine to protect the public including evidence of integrity, independence, impartiality, good judgment and social awareness
  • superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills