OMVIC is now accepting applications from experienced leaders to contribute to Ontario’s automotive industry by joining the OMVIC Board of Directors or the Discipline and Appeals Tribunals. These are unique opportunities to support OMVIC’s mission of protecting consumers and promoting professionalism in Ontario’s motor vehicle sales industry.
Directors will be elected for three-year terms at OMVIC’s Annual Meeting on June 12, 2025.
Tribunal members will be appointed for three-year terms in May 2025 by the OMVIC Board of Directors.
OMVIC is a not-for-profit corporation responsible for regulating motor vehicle sales in Ontario through administering and enforcing provisions of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 (MVDA) and its regulations. OMVIC’s mandate is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism and ensuring fair, honest and open competition for registered motor vehicle dealers.
The Board oversees OMVIC’s mandate to regulate Ontario’s motor vehicle sales industry. Directors play a vital role in:
The Board is made up of nine members: three elected from the motor vehicle sales industry, three from the general public, and three appointed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
The Tribunals uphold industry standards by:
The Tribunal is currently made up of thirteen members, consisting of six public and seven industry representatives. These members ensure a fair and transparent process, contributing to the integrity and professionalism of Ontario’s automotive industry. Click here for more information about OMVIC’s discipline process.
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Industry Director:
Public Director:
OMVIC is seeking applications from individuals with a broad range of skills, perspectives and expertise as outlined in the Board’s Skills, Knowledge and Experience Profile and is particularly interested in public director candidates who possess the following competencies:
All directors must possess a positive orientation toward consumer protection initiatives.
To qualify, applicants must:
Directors are elected at the Annual Meeting for a three-year term and may be re-elected, with total consecutive years of service capped at nine years. Directors attend six to eight in-person Board meetings annually (three hours each) and serve on at least one committee, which meets virtually six to eight times yearly (two and a half hours each). Additional commitments include 2–3 days per year for strategy or development sessions and time for meeting preparation. A minimum 75% attendance rate at Board meetings is required.
Tribunal members are appointed for three-year terms and typically serve on both Tribunals. Meetings are held on an ad hoc basis, with members expected to attend one to three meetings or training days annually. Depending on the complexity and scheduling, panel participation may require multiple days per hearing. While the majority of meetings and hearings are conducted virtually, some in-person participation may be required.
Compensation
Board and Tribunal members receive per-diem compensation and reimbursement for reasonable expenses, subject to OMVIC’s Board Remuneration Policy and Travel and Meal Expense Reimbursement Policy.
The submission deadline for all applications is Friday, March 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
The Governance and Nominating Committee, guided by the Director Nomination and Election Policy, will review the applications, and interviews may be conducted if required. The list of candidates recommended by the Governance and Nominating Committee will be approved by the Board of Directors and shared with the dealer members for election at OMVIC’s Annual Meeting.
The Governance and Nominating Committee of the OMVIC Board of Directors, guided by the Discipline and Appeals Tribunals Terms of Reference and Skills Matrix, will review all applications, and interviews and background checks will be conducted with shortlisted candidates if required. Qualified candidates will be recommended to the OMVIC Board of Directors for appointment.
* Subject to change
For Board Applications: Contact [email protected]
For Tribunal Applications: Contact [email protected]
