Call for applications for OMVIC’s advisory councils

Open Positions

We are currently looking to fill three positions:

• One position on the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)
• Two positions on the Industry Advisory Council (IAC)

Council members will be appointed for two-year terms that will begin September 2026, with the possibility of renewal. Members are expected to attend four in-person meetings per year (quarterly), each lasting approximately two to three hours.

The application deadline is July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Application details are below.

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About OMVIC

OMVIC has been delegated responsibility for administering and enforcing the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), a public protection statute delegated by the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.

As a regulator, we exist to protect car buyers and enhance registrant professionalism. Car buyers should know they are protected and that dealers and salespersons will operate with honesty, integrity and fairness. We are dedicated to ensuring a fair and well-informed vehicle sales marketplace by effectively overseeing dealers and salespersons. This involves routine inspections of Ontario’s 8,000 dealerships and 30,000 salespeople, maintaining a consumer complaint hotline, and diligently pursuing investigations and legal actions when instances of industry misconduct or illegal sales (such as curbsiding) arise.

Role of the Consumer Advisory Council and Industry Advisory Council

In support of OMVIC’s consumer protection mandate, the CAC and IAC provide advice to OMVIC’s Board of Directors on:

• Emerging issues in the motor vehicle sales sector
• Approaches to enhance consumer and industry awareness and engagement
• Opportunities for improvement to service delivery, policies and procedures

For more details on each council’s roles and responsibilities, please refer to the CAC Terms of Reference and IAC Terms of Reference.

Consumer Advisory Council

Members of the following groups are encouraged to apply:

• Individual consumers
• Representatives of consumer associations or groups, preferably operating in Ontario
• Individuals with experience in consumer advocacy (not necessarily in the area of car buying but on behalf of consumers in the public interest)
• Lawyers or paralegals licensed by the Law Society of Ontario working for/on behalf of car buyers

Industry Advisory Council

Members of the following groups are encouraged to apply:

• Members of motor vehicle sales associations
• Motor vehicle dealers
• Salespeople
• Individuals who are directors, officers, employees or agents of registered motor vehicle dealers

All applicants must:

• Be sufficiently familiar and aware of OMVIC’s mandate and activities
• Be a person with good character, honesty, and financial responsibility
• Support consumer protection and industry professionalism
• Be willing to cooperate fully with a background check

Application process

Click here to view and submit the Application form. The application deadline is July 23 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Commitment

• Term: Two years, starting September 2026 (renewable)
• Meetings: Four in-person meetings per year (quarterly)
• Duration: Each meeting will be approximately two to three hours

Compensation

These part-time positions offer per diem compensation, with reasonable expenses covered, subject to OMVIC’s Board Remuneration Policy and Travel and Meal Expense Reimbursement Policy

Selection process

OMVIC will review all applications. Interviews and background checks will be conducted with shortlisted candidates. In consultation with the CAC and IAC Chairs, the CEO and Registrar will select the most qualified candidates.

Important dates*

• Application deadline: July 23, 2026
• Appointments announced by: August 31, 2026
• First CAC Meeting: September 21, 2026
• First IAC Meeting: October 1, 2026

* Dates are subject to change.

If you have any questions, please contact Guru Missar, Manager, Communications and Strategic Relations at [email protected].

Questions

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact: [email protected]