Notice: Call for Nominations for Discipline and Appeal Committees

The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is accepting applications for two new committees. 

In accordance with the provincial government’s Discipline and Appeal Committees Regulation, the BAO has established its Discipline and Appeal Committees to begin addressing non-compliant licensees in house, rather than escalating cases to the Licence Appeal Tribunal or creating conditions of licensure. 

The BAO is currently seeking candidates to apply for positions on these two committees, comprised of bereavement sector and non-licensee representatives.

The BAO invites eligible candidates to apply for nomination to one or both committees.

Discipline Committee

The Discipline Committee is responsible for hearing and determining discipline cases concerning failure to comply with the Code of Ethics, Ontario Reg 216/18. 

Available positions (two individuals from each category):

• Non-licensee Representative
• Cemetery Operator
• Crematorium Operator
• Funeral Establishment Operator – Class 1
• Funeral Director – Class 1

Click here for the Discipline Committee Terms of Reference (TOR), which include information on eligibility, roles, terms of service, meetings and more.

Appeal Committee

The Appeal Committee is responsible for hearing and determining licensee appeals of discipline proceedings. 

Available positions (two individuals from each category):

• Non-licensee Representative
• Cemetery Operator
• Crematorium Operator
• Funeral Establishment Operator – Class 1
• Funeral Director – Class 1

Click here for the Appeal Committee TOR, which include information on eligibility, roles, terms of service, meetings and more. 

Compensation

Members of the Discipline and Appeal Committees will receive a per diem rate in accordance with the BAO’s Remuneration Policy.  Members are also eligible for reimbursement of travel and out-of-pocket expenses associated with attendance at meetings or special functions in accordance with the BAO Expense Policy.  

Nomination process 

A Discipline and Appeal Selection Committee, comprised of members of the BAO Board of Directors, will review applications from candidates wishing to serve on the committees.

The Discipline and Appeal Selection Committee will draw candidates for the Discipline Committee and the Appeal Committee from a cross-section of designated sectors, experience and qualifications in accordance with eligibility requirements.

The candidates who best meet the criteria outlined in the TOR of each committee will be recommended to the BAO Board of Directors for appointment. 

To read the TOR of the Discipline and Appeal Selection Committee click here. 

Application form and submission instructions

If you are interested in applying, please:

1. Complete the BAO’s fillable PDF application form
2. Send your resume to us 
3. Include two letters of support from individuals, associations or professional organizations.

Nominee phone interviews may be conducted as needed. You may submit your completed form, resume and two letters by email or mail: 

By email to nominations@thebao.ca

By mail to 
Bereavement Authority of Ontario
Attn: Selection Committee        
100 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 505        
Toronto, ON, M2N 6N5 

Nomination timeline

• Submission deadline: March 31, 2021
• Application review: April 2021
• Phone interviews: If necessary, May 2021
• Confirmation Announcement: July 2021
• First committee meeting/hearing: TBA

More information

For more details you may email Lisa Padgett, Manager of the Office of the CEO/Registrar and Board of Directors, at lisa.padgett@thebao.ca.