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Call for Applications: OMVIC Board of Directors

OMVIC is now accepting applications from experienced leaders to serve on its Board of Directors.

Open Positions

One (1) Public Director – Must not be involved in the motor vehicle sales industry
One (1) Industry Director – Must be a registered motor vehicle dealer or salesperson, or an individual who is a director, officer, employee, or agent of a registered motor vehicle dealer, or a director, officer, employee, member, or agent of an industry association representing motor vehicle dealers or salespersons.

Directors will be elected for three-year terms at OMVIC’s Annual Meeting in June 2026.

About OMVIC

OMVIC is a not-for-profit corporation responsible for regulating motor vehicle sales in Ontario through administering and enforcing the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 (MVDA) and its regulations. OMVIC’s mandate is to maintain a fair, safe, and informed marketplace for motor vehicle sales in Ontario.

Role of the OMVIC Board of Directors

The OMVIC Board oversees the effective administration of this mandate on behalf of Ontarians. Board members set strategic direction, provide financial and governance oversight, and act in good faith and in the best interests of OMVIC and the public.

The Board is made up of nine members: three elected from the motor vehicle sales industry, three from the general public, and three appointed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, all candidates must meet the following criteria:

Be a resident of Ontario;
Be at least 18 years of age;
Not have been found incapable of managing property under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 or the Mental Health Act;
Not have been found incapable by any court in Canada or elsewhere;
Not have the status of bankrupt; and
Not have been convicted of a criminal offence in Canada for which no record suspension has been granted.

Industry Director:

In addition to the general eligibility criteria above, Industry Candidates must:

Have a minimum of five (5) continuous years immediately preceding the close of applications during which the candidate was engaged in one or more of the following capacities:
- as a registered motor vehicle dealer or salesperson
- as a director, officer, employee, or agent of a registered motor vehicle dealer
- as a director, officer, employee, member, or agent of an industry association representing motor vehicle dealers or salespersons
Not have been subject, within the five (5) years prior to the close of applications, to a Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) order that refused, suspended, revoked, or imposed terms and conditions on registration.
Not be subject to an active Notice of Proposal at the close of applications.
Successfully complete required background screening, which may include criminal record checks, social media review, and financial or credit review.

Disciplinary history relating to registration as a motor vehicle dealer or salesperson does not disqualify an Industry Candidate, except as expressly set out above. Where applicable, publicly available disciplinary history relating to such registration will be disclosed in candidate biographies and election materials for transparency.

Public Director:

In addition to the general eligibility criteria above, Public Candidates must:

Not have any direct personal or business interest in the motor vehicle sales industry.
Successfully complete required background screening, which may include criminal record checks, professional accreditation and status, social media review, and financial or credit review.

OMVIC is seeking applications from individuals whose skills, knowledge, and experience align with the Board’s Skills, Knowledge and Experience Profile.

All Board members must possess a positive orientation toward consumer protection initiatives.

Commitment

Board members are elected at the Annual Meeting for a three-year term and may be re-elected, with total consecutive years of service capped at nine years. Board members attend six to eight in-person Board meetings annually (three hours each) and serve on at least one committee, which meets virtually six to eight times yearly (two and a half hours each). Additional commitments include 2–3 days per year for strategy or development sessions and time for meeting preparation. A minimum 75% attendance rate at Board meetings is required.

Compensation

Board members receive per-diem compensation and reimbursement for reasonable expenses, subject to OMVIC’s Board Remuneration Policy and Travel and Meal Expense Reimbursement Policy

Application Process

Board of Directors Application Form

The application deadline is Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Selection Process

The Governance and Nominating Committee, guided by the Director Nomination and Election Policy, will review the applications, and interviews may be conducted if required. The Committee will recommend a slate of candidates for approval by the Board of Directors. Once approved, the slate of candidates will be presented to dealer members for voting at OMVIC’s Annual Meeting.