About PGO Council Position: By Election and Appointments

The PGO Council will be conducting an election for three (3) members to serve a three-year term on the PGO Council. The nomination period will be from March 18 to April 19, 2020. Candidates apply by completing a nomination form and having 5 PGO member P.Geo.’s endorse the nomination. The on-line voting is open from April 25 to May 25. All candidates must submit a brief bio and statement that is included in a package to all eligible voting members of PGO.

The PGO Council is a 20-member board of directors that was created and defined by the Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000. The Council governs the activities of the PGO, by planning and setting directions and expectations for the regulatory body, monitoring progress, lending their advisory expertise to the issues of the day, and supporting the role of the PGO as the professional regulator for geoscientists in Ontario.

OPEN as of 2020: THREE-YEAR TERM COUNCIL POSITIONS BY APPOINTMENTS

PGO Council also have the following positions available in 2020 for three-year term by appointment as per By-law 1:

  • two (2) members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council;
  • one (1) non-member appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council;
  • two (2) non-member appointees appointed in accordance with By-law No.7(c)


Here are the pertinent facts:

  • 4-5 Council meetings per year, held in Toronto – usually on Thursdays starting at 9 am
  • Meetings usually last about 5 hours
  • Council members can participate in meetings online if necessary
  • Travel expenses for meetings are reimbursed by PGO
  • Term is 3 years starting in June 2020
  • Orientation and governance training are provided
  • Time spent at Council meetings can be counted as Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours


Over the history of the PGO, many of our members 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.

PGO Council has set a priority on increasing the gender diversity in its representation. To this end, PGO strongly encourages women to come forward and submit their nomination forms. Of course, all members are encouraged to run for these available positions.

Please contact PGO’s CEO, Tony Andrews at ceo@pgo.ca if you have questions
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