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College of Opticians Board Elections:

District 1 (Southern), District 5 (Toronto), and District 8 (Central)

Nominations Close on September 10, 2020

An election will be held for Board of Directors positions in Districts 1 (Southern) and District 5 (Toronto), and District 8 (Central). The successful candidates will begin serving a three-year term of office starting Friday, January 1, 2021. The election closes on November 9 at 12:00 pm.

Working with the College of Opticians is a rewarding way to contribute to public protection and the governing of the self-regulated profession of Opticianry. If you are a registered optician interested in using your knowledge and skill in the interest of public protection, consider seeking a nomination.

How do I seek nomination?

Download and review the Election Guidelines and Nomination Instructions, and FAQs. Please read all information in the nomination package and follow the instructions carefully.
Complete the Pre-Election Training Module before completing your nomination form.
Complete the Candidate Consent and Nomination Form and submit with the required attachments to the College by 12:00 pm on Friday, September 10 to elections@collegeofopticians.ca. Nomination packages must be accurate, complete and received by the deadline.

What skills and attributes make a great Board member?

The competencies and attributes listed below may help you in deciding to seek a nomination.

Governance and/or board experience
Leadership experience and/or skills
Problem-solving skills
Strategic thinking
Financial literacy
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to the College’s public protection mandate
Diversity

If you have any questions, please contact us at elections@collegeofopticians.ca or (416) 368-3616 ext. 201.

Electoral District Information

DISTRICT	NAME	DISTRICT ENCOMPASSES	MEMBER	TERM	NEXT ELECTION
1	Southern	The County of Brant, the City of Hamilton, the regional municipalities of Halton and Niagara and the counties of Haldimand and Norfolk, or the equivalent geographical areas and names, as substituted by statute from time to time.	E. Viveiros	2018 - 2020	2020 (for 2021 - 2023)
2	Eastern	The City of Kawartha Lakes, the counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton, Hastings, Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward, Frontenac, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell, Stormount, Dundas and Glengarry, the regional municipality of Durham and the City of Ottawa, or the equivalent geographical areas and names, as substituted by statute from time to time.	I. Koenig	2019 - 2021	2021 (for 2022 – 2024)
3	Northern	Territorial districts of Kenora, Rainy River, Thunder Bay, Cochrane, Temiskaming, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Algoma, Manitoulin, and Muskoka, and the District of Dubury, or the equivalent geographical areas and names, as substituted by statute from time to time.	B. Todd	2019-2021	2021 (for 2022 – 2024)
4	Western	Counties of Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin, Kent and Essex, or the equivalent geographical areas and names, as substituted by statute from time to time.	M. Smart	2020-2022	2022 (for 2023 - 2025)
5	Toronto	City of Toronto, or the equivalent geographical areas and names, as substituted by statute from time to time.	D. Reiz	2018 - 2020	2020 (for 2021 - 2023)
6	Contact Lens Mentor	Whole province of Ontario	A. Fournier	2020- 2023	2023 (for 2020 - 2025)
7	Central Western	The counties of Dufferin and Wellington and the regional municipalities of Peel and Waterloo, or the equivalent geographical areas and names, as substituted by statute from time to time.	S. Modhera	2020 - 2023	2023 (for 2024 - 2025)
8	Central	County of Simcoe and the Regional Municipality of York or the equivalent geographical areas and names, as substituted by statute from time to time.	N. Mohammadzadeh	2018 - 2020	2020 (for 2021 - 2023)