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Apply to become a Professional Appointee!

This Fall, the COO is recruiting eligible registered opticians to serve as Professional Appointees. Professional Appointees sit on College committees and make decisions regarding the regulation of the opticianry profession. The application deadline has been extended to November 7.

Serving as a professional appointee is a personally and professionally rewarding way of ensuring safe, high-quality vision care for Ontario patients.  If you are a Registered Optician interested in using your knowledge and skill in the interest of public protection, consider getting involved in the COO as a professional appointee. Appointments are for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026, ending December 31, 2027. Compensation, including reasonable expenses, is provided.  

Join our information session to learn more

To share more information about the Professional Appointee role, the COO will have an information session on Thursday, October 30, from 12:00 to 12:45. Click here to register. 

For more information on how to apply, click here.