Board of Directors

2026 Call for Applications: HCRA Board of Directors

Do you want to make a meaningful difference contributing to the protection of consumers of new homes in Ontario

The HCRA is governed by a nine-person Board of Directors including six elected representatives and three members appointed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery with a range of experiences in consumer protection business and government. The HCRA Board is looking to fillone non-licensee vacancyand is now accepting applications from experienced leaderswith a particular preference for candidates who bringexpertisein consumer protectionalong withfinancial oversight information technology and/or governanceexpertise for a position on the Board.

The position will begin in September 2026 for a full three-year term.

Application details can be found below. The submission deadline for all applications has been extended to Wednesday June 10 2026 by end of day.

About HCRA

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) is a not-for-profit corporationdesignatedby the provincial government of Ontario to administer and enforce theNew Home Construction Licensing Act 2017and associated regulations. The HCRAs mandate is to protect consumers and support good builders. The HCRA holds licensed builders to professional standards protects the public interest and enhances consumer confidence in the homebuilding industry 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 Ontarios newest regulators HCRAis dedicated to providingthe highest level of service to everyone they serve.

Role of the Board

The HCRA boardis responsible forensuring that the organizations mandate is carried out effectively and efficiently on behalf of addition the board shapes our strategic direction provides financial oversight supports outreach and advocacy and serves as an ambassador for the HCRA and our mission.

The Board will strive to reflect the diversity of Ontario with an inclusion lens applied to consider gender race age geographical representation accessibilitylanguageand other diversity criteria.

To Qualify

We are seeking a qualified individual to join our Board of Directors. Ideal candidates will bring a strategic governance-focused approach to their rolesdemonstratinga commitment to proactive consumer protection excellence in participation and a willingness to support the HCRAs statutory mandate mission vision and values.

In this recruitment the Board is particularly interested in candidates who bring knowledge and experience in one or more of the following priority areas:

• Consumer Protection:Experience in consumer advocacy redress mechanisms public education on consumer rights or regulatory frameworks that protect consumer interests.

• Financial Oversight and Planning:Experience in audit financial planning investment accounting risk management or compliance particularly in an oversight or supervisory capacity.

• Information Management and Technology:Experience providing strategic oversight of technology and information management at the board or senior leadership level including areas such as IT governance cybersecurity risk data strategy and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

• Governance:Expertiseandknowledge of board governance best practices such as fiduciary duties policy development executive oversight risk management and regulatory or not-for-profit governance frameworks.

Candidates who bring strength in more than one of these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

In addition to these priority competencies we welcome individuals with a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience in areas such as risk management strategic planning licensing and regulatory sectors to complement the existing strengths of our Board.

For more insight into the broad range of skills and experiences we strive to include collectively on the Board please refer to Schedule C Competency Criteria for Members of the Board of Directors (found in the HCRA Administrative Agreement linked below).

At a minimum to be eligible for election Directors must:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or over.

• Not be an undischarged bankrupt.

• Not be a current HCRA licensee.

Interested candidates are also encouraged to review the Schedule D Code of Conduct for Directors (found in the HCRA Administrative Agreement linked below) which outlines the boards fiduciary roles responsibilities and key expectations including guidelines for avoiding and disclosing conflicts of interest and keeping information confidential.

HCRA Administrative Agreement

Schedule C Competency Criteria for Members of the Board of Directors (pages 3032)

Schedule D Code of Conduct for Directors (pages 3341)

Application Process

Submit your application using the Apply for This Job button.

The application period has been extended due to technical difficulties and will close by the end of day on Wednesday June 10 2026.

Commitment

Directors are elected for a term of up to three years. There are ten to twelve scheduled Board and Committee meetings per year. Directors receive per diems for meetings attended andreimbursement for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to board and committee work subject to HCRAs policies.

Selection Process

The Governance and Nominating Committee composed of board members will review the applications and interviews may be conducted ifrequired.

If you have any questions please contact:

Sarah Hobbs

Director People & Culture