Hearing Aid Practitioners Board

Department

Authority

Remuneration

Purpose:

This Board will ensure that persons working in this specific health profession have the appropriate academic credentials and competencies for entry into practice.

Structure:

The composition of the Board shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province. 

The Board consists of:

• four persons elected from and by licensed hearing aid practitioners in accordance with the by-laws
• two persons appointed by the Minister who are not hearing aid practitioners who are suitable to represent the public interest
• the Board must elect from among the members a chairperson and, from among the elected members, a registrar

Competency Profile:

Diversity in the backgrounds, skills, knowledge, and experience of appointed Board members can enhance the effectiveness of a Board by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge. Examples may include:

• Knowledge of the Hearing Aid Practitioners Act 
• Knowledge of professional regulation
• Ability to think strategically and engage in future-oriented discussion and planning
• Ability to listen and work collaboratively, as a team member
• Financial expertise/literacy/technological competence
• Ability to serve the public in a manner that protects and serves the public interest
• Familiarity with the principals of good governance, including accountability, transparency and ethical conduct
• Leadership skills that foster a diverse and respectful environment
• Backgrounds: health care, public relations, governance, human resources, legal expertise

Qualifications:

The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:

• Interest in health care
• General understanding of self-regulation
• Previous board experience
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Appreciation of the responsibilities to the public
• Flexible, responsive and willing to consider others’ opinions
• Capable of a broad perspective on issues
• Ability to listen and work as a team member
• No direct or indirect conflict of interest
• Strong reasoning and conflict resolution skills
• Strategic planning experience
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Policy development experience
• Leadership/management skills

Time Commitments:

Board meetings generally last one hour and are held three to four times per year. In addition, members are required to attend the Board’s Annual General Meeting.

Term:

A person appointed by the minister holds office for a term of three years and is eligible to be re-appointed. Where an appointed person holds office for a period of nine consecutive years the person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Board until the expiration of 12 months from the end of the year in which they were last a member of the Board. 

Where the term of office for an appointed member expires, they will continue to be a member of the Board until re-appointed or replaced.

Vacancy Profile:

The Hearing Aid Practitioners Board is seeking to fill two public interest representative positions. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill set identified in the board profile above and who can bring unique perspectives to the table. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the Board is representative of the population they serve.