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.
Upcoming Council Meetings
- February 10, 2024
- April 20, 2024
- July 20, 2024 (virtual)
- September 21, 2024
- November 23, 2024
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