Call for 2023-2024 Council Applications
APEGS is seeking applications from members to be considered for election to council for 2023-2024. Members can submit an application to APEGS until December 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm (CST). This year, APEGS is seeking applications for the following council positions:
- President-Elect (one-year term)*
- Vice-President (one-year term)
- Two members-at-large (three-year term)
*Note: Those wishing to let their name stand for President-Elect must have served for at least one full year as a Councillor, from the close of business at one annual meeting to the close of business at the next annual meeting.
APEGS is committed to upholding processes that strive to have a council that is balanced through representation in competencies, experience, qualities and diversity. Based on the current council evaluation and gaps identified, APEGS is seeking applicants with experience in following areas:
- regulatory
- accounting/financial
- risk management
APEGS is also seeking applicants who live outside of the major centres in Saskatchewan.
The Nominating Committee confirms nominees by January 30, 2023 and the nominees are announced on February 18, 2023. Voting for the election opens March 13, 2023 and closes on polling day, April 11, 2023. The new council will be inducted at the annual meeting on May 6, 2023.
Eligibility
To qualify as a potential nominee, applicants must be APEGS members in good standing, reside in Saskatchewan, and be Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliant as described in The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (Section 9) and The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Administrative Bylaws (Section 12).
Qualifying Process
APEGS assesses 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
- nomination of successful applicants
How to Apply
Members wishing to apply are asked to complete the application and self-assessment form. You are also required to include your curriculum vitae (CV). Submit your documents to Gina McGinn via email gmcginn@apegs.ca (on behalf of the Nominating Committee) by 5:00pm (CST) on December 1, 2022. Late applications will not be accepted.
The self-evaluation form includes a statement of why you are interested in serving on council and your review of how you meet the included skills and competencies.
For more information, refer to the Role and Responsibilities of an APEGS Councillor, which includes the time commitment required, visit the Frequently Asked Questions section, or contact Gina McGinn, MA, ICD.D gmcginn@apegs.ca.