Check out our opportunities
We are looking for individuals with strong consumer-focused perspectives to become members of our BAO Board of Directors, board committees and advisory committees.
Our board and committees are made up of a diverse group of bereavement sector professionals and consumer representatives. Scroll down this page to view our opportunities.
We currently have an opportunity available on our BAO Board of Directors.
These committees also have opportunities:
- Appeal Committee;
- Compensation Fund Committee;
- Cemetery, Crematorium and Municipal Advisory Committee;
- Faith-based Advisory Committee;
- Funeral and Transfer Services Advisory Committee.
Learn more About The BAO here.
How to Apply
Complete the online application for the position you are interested in.
Obtain 2 letters of support from individuals, associations or religious organizations who can attest to your successes at work and/or on relevant boards and Committees.
Upload resume and references.
Click submit.
Application Process
Selection Process
A Governance and Nominations Committee, comprised of members of the BAO Board, will review the applications. The most qualified candidates who best meet the criteria outlined in the Terms of Reference will be recommended for appointment. Nominee phone interviews may be conducted.
For more details you may email nominations@thebao.ca
Nomination Timeline
Application submission deadline:
April 30, 2025
Application review:
May – June 2025
BAO Board of Directors to make appointments:
June 25, 2025
Announcement of successful candidates:
By July 14, 2025
Compensation
Members of the Advisory Committees are volunteers. While the BAO does not pay Committee members a per diem, it does reimburse for travel and out-of-pocket expenses associated with attendance at meetings or special functions in accordance with the BAO Expense Policy. BAO Board members are paid in accordance with the BAO Remuneration Policy.
You may apply to any of the opportunities listed on this page
You may apply to any of the opportunities listed on this page
BAO Board of Directors
BAO Board of Directors
The BAO Board of Directors works with the CEO & Registrar toward fulfilling the mission, goals and objectives of Ontario’s sole bereavement sector regulator.
Opportunities:
- Skills-Based Director (3-year term)
To apply:
- First please complete our required BAO Board and Committee Application Survey
- Complete and submit the BAO Board of Directors Application Form, your resume and 2 letters of reference
- Review the Director Qualification Guide that defines the core competencies and attributes that are required of BAO Board members
- Refer to the BAO Board Corporate Bylaw for details on how the BAO Board oof Directors operates
Appeal Committee
Appeal Committee
To apply:
- First please complete our required BAO Board and Committee Application Survey
- Complete and submit the application form, send your resume and 2 letters of reference
- Review the Committee Terms of Reference for details on how the Committee operates
Compensation Fund Committee
Compensation Fund Committee
To apply:
- First please complete our required BAO Board and Committee Application Survey
- Complete and submit the BAO’s Compensation Fund Committee Application Form, your resume and 2 letters of reference
- Review the Committee Terms of Reference for details on how the Committee operates
Cemetery, Crematorium and Municipal Advisory Committee
Cemetery, Crematorium and Municipal Advisory Committee
This Committee is comprised of sector and consumer representatives, who provide the BAO Board and the CEO & Registrar with expert advice related to cemeteries and crematoriums.
To apply:
- First please complete our required BAO Board and Committee Application Survey
- Complete and submit the BAO’s Advisory Committee Application Form, your resume and 2 letters of reference
- Review the Committee Terms of Reference for details on how the Committee operates
Faith-based Advisory Committee
Faith-based Advisory Committee
This Committee will provide advice to the CEO & Registrar and the BAO Board of the Directors on issues of faith as they relate to funeral and transfer services, cemeteries and crematoriums or alternative dispositions in Ontario.
Opportunities:
- United Church of Canada
- Presbyterian
- Hindu
- Sikh
To apply:
- First please complete our required BAO Board and Committee Application Survey
- Complete and submit the BAO’s Advisory Committee Application Form, your resume and 2 letters of reference
- Review the Committee Terms of Reference for details on how the Committee operates
Funeral and Transfer Service Advisory Committee
Funeral and Transfer Service Advisory Committee
To apply:
- First please complete our required BAO Board and Committee Application Survey
- Complete and submit the BAO’s Advisory Committee Application Form, your resume and 2 letters of reference
- Review the Committee Terms of Reference for details on how the Committee operates