Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) – Volunteer Position

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Are you passionate about consumer protection and interested in making a difference in the new home building industry Join the Home Construction Regulatory Authoritys (HCRA) Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)!

Your Role and Impact:

The CAC plays a vital role in providing independent non-partisan advice to the HCRAs Board of Directors on issues that matter to new home buyers. As a member youll help shape consumer-focused approaches to awareness engagement and service delivery contributing to a more informed and confident marketplace where buyers are protected and empowered.

Why Join

Make a difference: Help identify and provide insight on emerging issues and challenges affecting new home buyers in Ontario.

Strengthen consumer protection in the new home marketplace: Offer advice to enhance consumer awareness and engagement and contribute ideas to improve service delivery policies and procedures.

Share your perspective: Bring your experience as a consumer-facing professional and collaborate with a diverse group of peers and advocates dedicated to strengthening consumer protection.

Who Were Looking For:

Were seeking a candidate with experience in any one of the following areas to fill one vacancy on the CAC:

New home buyer (freehold or condominium)

Member of a condominium board

Real estate agent

Real estate law

Chief building official or home inspector (retired or active)
Consumer advocacy

We welcome applicants who reflect Ontarios geographic and professional diversity. Members are expected to demonstrate integrity professionalism and have strong interest in supporting HCRAs mandate in upholding consumer protection.

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 December 12 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 .

Whats 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 Ontarios 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 . For more information about HCRA or to view other career opportunities please .

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 HCRAs 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 providers 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
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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Be a Voice for Consumer Protection in the Home Building Industry!Are you passionate about consumer protection and interested in making a difference in the new home building industry Join the Home Construction Regulatory Authoritys (HCRA) Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)!Your Role and Impact:The CAC p...