Call for expressions of interest to be considered for Chair of the Advisory Council for Harmonized Construction Codes

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals to serve as Chair of the Advisory Council for Harmonized Construction Codes (Advisory Council) for the 2025-2030 code development cycle set to launch in January 2025. The Advisory Council consists of representatives from a range of interested organizations representing municipal officials, the building industry, advocacy groups, enforcement officials, emergency responders, and other organizations with an interest in the regulation of building construction and operation.

The Advisory Council’s mandate is to provide advice to the CBHCC on key policy issues related to the National Model Codes, on behalf of code users and interested parties. Membership of the Advisory Council, including the Chair, is appointed by the CBHCC.

In providing advice and engaging with the development of the National Model Codes, the Advisory Council’s activities include:

• meeting at least twice a year, or additionally as required;
• providing advice to, and responding in writing to formal requests from, the CBHCC on the strategic direction of the National Model Codes and on key policy issues related to code development priorities and planning;
• providing ongoing summary advice to the CBHCC on the overall impact of proposed code changes, focusing on the feasibility, broad implications and overall direction;
• providing advice to, and responding in writing to formal requests from, the CBHCC on other code-related matters, including emerging code issues; and
• promoting an understanding of the code development process, including opportunities for participation by organizations and individuals with an interest in the National Model Codes.

Potential candidates should have experience as it relates to construction codes, building design, construction, or building use and operation, and experience with chairing group deliberations. Examples of code experience could include, but are not limited to, participating in the code development system, applying, enforcing or complying to regulations, and designing or constructing buildings. Current members of the Advisory Council and representatives of member organizations are not eligible to serve as Chair.

Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2024. All applicants will be considered and the CBHCC may decide to interview selected candidates as part of the selection process.

In order to be considered, all applicants are required to provide consent for the use of their personal information. Please take a moment to review the question below, and confirm your consent for the use of your personal information as described.

The personal information submitted using this form is required for the purpose of selecting the Chair of the Advisory Council for Harmonized Construction Codes (Advisory Council). The Advisory Councill will provide policy input and advice to the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) for the duration of the 2025-2030 code development cycle. The collected information is protected by the provisions of the Privacy Act in institutions that are covered by the Privacy Act. The information collected by the National Research Council of Canada’s Codes Canada personnel may be disclosed to up to fourteen (14) representatives of the Canadian provinces and territories who will be responsible for the selection of the Advisory Council Chair for the 2025-2030 code development cycle. Your personal information will be managed and protected under the Privacy Act, conforming to the standards for personal information bank PSU 919 – Members of Boards, Committees and Councils. Please be aware that you may request access to your personal information and request to have it updated or amended under the Privacy Act by contacting the ATIP Office at NRC: ATIP.AIPRP@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. Complaints may be directed to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

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• I do consent to the disclosure of the preceding information for its subsequent use for the purpose of selecting the Chair of the Advisory Council for the duration of the 2025-2030 code development process. My consent will remain valid until the publication of the 2030 editions of the National Model Codes, or until I otherwise revoke my consent, in writing, to CBHCCSecretary-SecretaireCCHCC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.

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