ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING PGO'S COUNCIL?

PGO Council consists of volunteer professional geoscientists and members of the public committed to safeguarding the public and natural environment by ensuring the integrity of the regulated profession of geoscience. This is an opportunity to contribute at a strategic level, using your knowledge and expertise to help guide the organization.  


The PGO Council is a 20-member board of directors defined by the Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000. The Council governs the activities of the PGO by:

- Planning and setting directions for the regulatory body.
- Monitoring progress and lending advisory expertise on key issues.
- Supporting the role of the PGO as the professional regulator for geoscientists in Ontario.


Over the history of the PGO, many of our registrants, as well as non-registrants representing the public, have volunteered to serve on Council and their experiences were overwhelmingly positive. We ask that you volunteer some of your time and talent and join your colleagues in serving the public interest through PGO.

For more information, please visit our Council Involvement page or contact PGO: nominations@pgo.ca.


 PGO 2026 Council Vacancies

The following are PGO Council positions that will become vacant on June 18, 2026, the date of PGO’s Annual General Meeting. 

Although the 2026 elections period has closed, expressions of interest can still be submitted for the council appointment roles described below. Expression of Interest forms and supporting documents received at nominations@pgo.ca by June 31, 2026 will be considered for current vacancies. 

Southwestern Regional Councillor
Term: Three-Year Term, 2026-2029
Requirements: Candidates must reside in Southwestern Ontario

Southeastern Regional Councillor
Term: Three-Year Term, 2026-2029
Requirements: Candidates must reside in Southeastern Ontario

Note: Each Regional Councillor must reside in the region they represent at the time of election and during the term of office, as per PGO By-Law 1A, Section 2.04 (c).

In accordance with By-law 1A, Section 2.04, only full practising, temporary, or limited PGO registrants-in-good-standing residing in the Province of Ontario are eligible. Expressions of interest should include:
• A signed letter committing to serving on Council, including consent to PGO’s criminal background check process.
• A completed and signed Council Expression of Interest form.
• A curriculum vitae.
Two (2) Non-Registrant Public Appointees
Term: Three-Year Term, 2026-2029, Renewable

One (1) Non-Registrant Public Appointee
Term: Two-Year Term, 2026-2028, Renewable

Applications Process
To apply for Council-appointed positions, visit PGO's Call for Applications page and submit:
• A signed letter committing to serving on Council, including consent to PGO’s criminal background check process.
• A completed and signed Council Expression of Interest form.
• A curriculum vitae.
Application Process


Please apply through Ontario's Public Appointments Secretariat page.