Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) – Volunteer Position

WHY WORK AT HCRA: 

We foster a professional home building industry that Ontarians can trust. 

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) is a not-for-profit corporation that is designated by the provincial government of Ontario to administer and enforce the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 and associated regulations. HCRA holds licensed builders to professional standards, protects the public interest, and enhances consumer confidence in the homebuilding industry in Ontario. In addition, HCRA strives to educate consumers to ensure that they can make informed decisions and understand the benefits of a regulated homebuilding sector. As one of Ontario’s newest regulators, HCRA is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to everyone they serve. 

HCRA provides a flexible, hybrid and collaborative work environment, with an array of benefits as well as considerable time off allowances. Additionally, as a mid-sized organization, team members have direct exposure to senior management on a regular basis and they get the opportunity to work on a range of assignments with significant responsibilities. By joining the HCRA, you'll be a part of the establishment of a growing regulator that is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking and innovative.  

 

Be a Voice for Consumer Protection in the Home Building Industry! 

Are you a chief building official or home inspector (retired or active) passionate about consumer protection and interested in making a difference in the new home building industry? Join the Home Construction Regulatory Authority’s (HCRA) Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)! 

Your Role and Impact: 

As a member of the CAC, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with the HCRA, consumer advocates, and experienced professionals. Reporting to the HCRA’s Board of Directors, CAC members provide valuable advice and insights on emerging issues in the new home construction sector and contribute to the HCRA’s innovative approach to enhancing consumer protection in Ontario. 

What's in it for you: 

• Collaborate with consumer advocates and experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds. 
• Up to six (6) meetings per year to share your insights and ideas. 
• While this is a volunteer position, the HCRA offers renumeration for each meeting. 

To learn more about this opportunity, please see the CAC Terms of Reference. 

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by February 21, 2025. In your cover letter, please highlight the criteria from the terms of reference that align with your background, skills, and experience. 

You can either apply directly to this posting or submit your application to stakeholder.relations@hcraontario.ca.  

What's Next: 

Successful applicants will be contacted to advance to the next stage, which will involve a virtual interview. The HCRA will reach out to applicants selected for this exciting opportunity. 

Apply now to make a positive impact for Ontario’s consumers! 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have questions, you can also contact HR at hr@hcraontario.ca. For more information about HCRA or to view other career opportunities, please visit www.hcraontario.ca. 

Accommodation, if required, will be provided throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

HCRA is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, inclusion and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. HCRA also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Notice of Collection and Use of Personal Information

The personal information you provide is being collected as authorised by the terms of the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 (“NHCLA”) and the Administrative Agreement between the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (“HCRA”) the Minister of Government and Consumer Services (now Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement).  The Access and Privacy Code under this Agreement governs the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of this information by the HCRA.

The information will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the HCRA and is necessary to the HCRA’s administration of the NHCLA.

Please be advised that, to assist its hiring process, the HCRA uses a service provider located in the United States of America; the personal information you provide will be stored on the service provider’s servers, subject to its privacy policy (available here) and the laws of its jurisdiction.

By providing your personal information, you acknowledge and agree that the HCRA may collect, store, and process the personal information you provide for the purposes and in the manner described above.

For information about our collection practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Home Construction Regulatory Authority
40 Sheppard Ave. W, Suite 400
Toronto, ON  M2N 6K9
1-800-582-7994