Council Nominations

Serving on Council has given me a unique opportunity to make a difference in my profession and the Albertans that we serve. It has also provided me with phenomenal personal development opportunities that I will continue to use throughout my career and personal life.

– Jessica Cherwick, ENP, past Council member

Would you like to make a positive difference in public protection and the practice of the professions regulated through the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College)?

Volunteering on Council is a great way to impact how the professions serve Albertans. Meetings are held virtually and in-person when possible. The College provides training and pays travel and accommodations expenses.

Current Opportunities

Links to current opportunities will be placed here when available.

Nominations and appointments process

MRT and ENP registrants nominate themselves for appointment to Council through an application process.

The Nominations Committee will assess and interview applicants to ensure they meet the requirements of the Health Professions Act (HPA), bylaws and Council policy and make recommendations to Council on appointments for the vacant position. Appointments are based on applicant’s specific attributes and competencies, which include experience, knowledge, and skills.

Nominations and all related processes are confidential; only the names of appointed members are published.

Council’s Role

Ensure that the College carries out its activities in a manner that serves the public interest
Ensure compliance with legislated requirements
Set the strategic direction of the College, its bylaws and governance policies

For Council Members

An opportunity to impact how the professions serve Albertans
Governance training and professional development opportunities
Insight and involvement with key statutory committees and Council Workgroups

Council Information

In accordance with the Bylaws, Council consists of six regulated members and six public members appointed by the Alberta government.
Council meetings take place five times per year. Each meeting includes ongoing education, mentoring and the opportunity to network with peers from other specialties within the College.
Meetings may be held by web conference and/or in person.
- Meetings held by web conference are typically 1.5 to 3 hours in length.
- In-person meetings are held in Edmonton on a Saturday. All travel, meals, and accommodation expenses for attending Council meetings are covered by the College.
Council has subgroups of members who focus on different aspects of the Council mandate: the Finance and Audit Workgroup, the Governance Workgroup, the CEO Evaluation Workgroup and the Nominations Committee.
- Workgroups consist of Council members, and the Nominations Committee consists of Council members and non-Council members.
- Workgroup and Committee meetings typically take place every 6 to 8 weeks by web conference for approximately 1.5 hours.
- Council members receive an honorarium at the end of each Council year.