Chair, National Physiotherapist Assistant Assembly – Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Location and setting

• Primarily Virtual
• Some in-person commitments are required

Time Commitment

• Approx: 5-15 hours per month*

Purpose:

Welcome to the National Physiotherapist Assistant Assembly (NPAA) of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
The NPAA represents the unique interests and needs of practicing and student physiotherapist assistants in Canada and is actively engaged in the growth and advancement of their roles in the physiotherapy profession.

When you volunteer with the CPA, you become a part of a vibrant community that shares your values, your challenges, and your drive to make a difference.
Together, we’re building the future of physiotherapy — with pride, purpose, and passion.

The Role:

The chair leads the Assembly and ensures that affairs are carried out in accordance with CPA policies and represents the committee at all relevant CPA meetings and/or functions as deemed necessary.

The chair ensures that the Assembly is responsive to opportunities to collaborate with the CPA and its components in areas of national importance related to the Division Assembly Chairs Committee (DACC).

List of Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the planning, organization, and operation of the Division activities.
• Provide leadership in the annual development and quarterly review of the committee’s work plan, ensuring all responsibilities are reflected and obtaining input from committee members and CPA.
• Chair committee meetings, facilitating active participation by all members and ensuring appropriate time is allocated to each agenda item and all items are brought to a suitable resolution.
• Mentor the Chair-Elect to be prepared to assume the role of Chair for succession planning.
• Summarize committee discussions, and state any committee action items, decisions, or timelines, before moving to the next agenda item.
• Ensure the committee holds the number of meetings required to complete its annual plan.
• Attend semi-annual in-person meetings, when necessary, with the DCC, to review proposed agendas and participate in the committee’s discussions and deliberations.
• Hold, as appropriate, separate discussions with the Committee, CPA and DCC Chair to inform about committee concerns. Provide direction of required follow-up actions.
• Report to the DCC Chair and CPA on the activities of the committee, including committee discussions, recommendations, and resolutions.
• Review draft minutes to ensure their accuracy prior to their approval by the committee.
• Develop knowledge of the subject matter and of best practices related to the committee’s mandate and share knowledge with committee members.
• Provide committee members with feedback and coaching regarding their participation and performance on the committee and identify any associated training and development requirements.
• Preparation of the annual operational plan and budget in collaboration with CPA staff.

Considerations and Qualifications

• Active member of the CPA
•  Reading, writing, and editing skills.
•  Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for the physiotherapy profession
• Experience with committee engagement and participation.
• Vulnerable sector check required.

*Time commitments may vary dependent on Organizational/Divisional Needs
**Term is eligible for one (1) renewal

Please submit a resume or letter of interest to Fiona Livingstone flivingstone@physiotherapy.ca

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for showing interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual identification. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond.

Accommodations
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

AI
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