College of Applied Biologists Committee & Task Force Openings
A great way to earn Continuing Professional Development Points: Service to the College can be used towards CPD points requirements, depending on the task force or committee.
For a listing of terms of reference and positions profiles for College working bodies, please review the College Board, Statutory Committees, and Current Working Bodies document library.
The Professional Governance Act has specific requirements for “statutory committees.” That is, the five committees that allow the College to meet its mandate to protect the public interest under the PGA. These five committees are:
- Credentials Committee
- Audit and Practice Review Committee
- Investigation Committee
- Discipline Committee
- Nominations Committee
In order to deliberate on other elements of the PGA, the College may constitute task forces. These working bodies have a specific task in their mandates and a stated deadline by which time the task should be completed. The College also has several Working Groups, such as the Editorial Board, which perform regular tasks over the course of the year.
Because the College is committed to bringing diverse backgrounds and expertise to College activities, we invite all registrants to consider applying for open volunteer positions. Please review the positions available below along with their respective terms of reference.
To apply, please fill out the volunteer application webform below. If you are applying for a chair position, please note that applicants for chairs of the statutory committees listed above must be qualified by the Nominations Committee using the same merit-based process as nominees for the College Board.
Available Positions
Audit and Practice Review Committee member
The Audit and Practice Review programs and results are used to proactively monitor registrants’ practice compliance with College requirements and the Professional Governance Act to ensure that the public’s interest and professional standards are being met. The purpose of the Audit and Practice Review Committee (APRC) is to:
- Oversee in collaboration with the Director of Practice/Registrar the Audit and Practice Review programs;
- provide direction to associated Audit Assessors and Practice Review Assessors working groups;
- review Committee and Audit Assessors and Practice Review Assessors working groups recommendations and make a determination on audit and practice review files
Board appointed, Audit and Practice Review Committee (APRC) members support the APRC Chair in providing strategic leadership and support overseeing and operating the Audit and Practice Review Programs as part of the College’s mandate of protecting the public interest. Specific qualifications for APRC members can be found in the position profile, however please note that applicants for the APRC must have five (5) years practice experience as an applied biology professional. More information about the APRC can be found in the committee terms of reference.
To apply, please submit the application form below and enclose a resumé.
Nominations Committee member
The Nominations Committee ensures compliance with the Professional Governance Act (PGA) and protection of the public interest by certifying that the College conducts elections and chair appointments in a fair and transparent manner. This transparency and procedural rigour require the College to operate a merit-based nomination procedure for volunteers wishing to serve on the Board or as the chair of a committee. The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to:
- Administer the nomination process.
- Solicit, evaluate and qualify candidates for the positions of Vice Chair, Chair (if necessary) and Board member.
- Solicit, evaluate and recommend to the Board chairs of statutory committees (excepting the Nominations Committee)
Board appointed, Nomination Committee members support the Nominations Committee Chair in providing strategic leadership and support in overseeing and operating the merit-based nominations procedure to help aid the College in meeting its mandate of protecting the public interest. Qualifications for Nominations Committee members can be found in the position profile, however please note that the College strives for broad regional representation in its membership of the Nominations Committee. More information about the Nominations Committee can be found in the committee terms of reference.
To apply, please submit the application form below and enclose a resumé.
Conference Planning member
Planning for the 2027 College of Applied Biologists AGM & Conference, scheduled for April 8-9, 2027 in Penticton, is underway and we’re looking for local volunteers to join the Conference Planning Working Group and help develop the conference program. The College is looking for registrant volunteers from the Okanagan area to provide local expertise, including contacting speakers with knowledge of activities and projects taking place in the region. The College’s conference is an important professional development opportunity for registrants, and working group members play a key role in determining the topics and speakers that will be presented as part of the event.
The purpose of the Conference Planning Working Group is to:
- Provide direction and assistance with the planning and organizing of the annual conference
- Solicit potential panelists/speakers for the event
- Assist with execution of the event
More information about the Conference planning group can be found in the Conference Planning Working Group terms of reference.
Registration fees for working group members to attend the conference, including for social events, are paid by the College. To apply, please submit the application form below.
Editorial Board member
The Editorial Board is responsible for publishing the College Matters magazine. College Matters is a key communication tool for advancing registrants’ understanding of the profession and what it means to be a regulated professional. The purpose of the Editorial Board is to:
- Provide editorial assistance to support the production of College Matters.
- Plan and solicit content from contributors.
- Edit submitted articles for content (substantive editing) with staff’s approval
- Flag any potential fact inaccuracies
The College Matters magazine is published twice annually. More information about the Editorial Board can be found in the working group terms of reference.
To apply, please submit the application form below.
Practice Review Assessor
The College is looking to retain two volunteer Practice Review Assessors to support our Practice Review Assessment Team.
We are seeking Practice Review Assessors with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Riparian Area Protection Regulation assessments and reporting
- Water Sustainability Act and Water Sustainability Regulation authorizations
- Aquatic ecosystem (i.e., stream, wetland) classification
The Practice Review Assessors would work alongside the College’s Director of Practice and as warranted Subject Matter Experts completing work detailed in the position profile.
We ask that interested registrants review the qualifications in the position profile and submit a resume and cover letter to cab@cab-bc.org. if you meet the qualifications. Please submit your resume and cover letter by May 11, 2026. Qualified applicants that are not selected may be added to the College’s Practice Review Assessor roster to be considered for future opportunities.
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the College’s office at cab@cab-bc.org.
College Volunteer Application
To apply for a volunteer opening, fill out the form below and a representative from the College will contact you:
NB: If you are applying for a chair position, please note that applicants for chairs of the statutory committees must be qualified by using the same merit-based process as nominees for College Board. A resume may be required as part of the application. If you are applying to be a Lay member of a committee, please tick the appropriate box and recall that Lay committee members may not be registrants of the College.
