Electrical Safety Authority Electrical Contractor Registration Agency Advisory Council

The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is seeking a representative to sit on its Electrical Contractor Registration Agency Advisory Council (ECRA AC) as a member from the community at large.

The Electrical Safety Authority’s mission is to improve electrical safety for the well-being of the people of Ontario. ESA’s mandate is to promote and undertake activities which enhance public electrical safety including training, inspection, authorization, investigation, registration, enforcement, audit and other regulatory and non-regulatory public electrical safety quality assurance services.

ECRA AC was established to seek feedback, monitor, review and provide advice and recommendations to the ESA on matters related to licensing, examination and registration of persons or businesses for different types of electrical work throughout the province of Ontario.

Why Serve on the ECRA Advisory Council?

Serving on the ECRA Advisory Council is an opportunity to support the professionalism and vitality of Ontario’s licensed electrical community. In its advisory capacity, the Council helps ensure that Licensed Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians receive the clarity, recognition, and support they need to uphold high standards of electrical safety, consumer protection, and industry integrity. By bringing forward diverse perspectives from across the province, members help strengthen a licensing framework that reflects the realities of the industry and the needs of license holders.

The Council also plays an important role in strengthening consumer protection and advancing electrical safety in Ontario. The Council’s advice helps inform the development of initiatives and practices that uphold integrity within the sector and support ESA’s efforts to identify and address non‑compliant activity. By offering insights and recommendations, Council members help shape initiatives that enhance public confidence and contribute to a safer electrical landscape for everyone.

Eligibility and Competency Criteria

Members are expected to:

• Communicate with their network and seek input around ESA initiatives;
• Maintain independence and objectivity;
• Act ethically, fairly and with personal integrity; and
• Represent the views of the public

Note: Knowledge of licensing/registrant processes, regulatory frameworks, and/or electrical contracting in Ontario is preferred.

Acceptance of nominees are subject to review and approval by the Regulatory, Governance, People & Culture Committee and Board of ESA.

Membership Terms

The term for ECRA AC members is three (3) years, with potential for renewal. Members may be eligible for reappointment at the joint discretion of the ECRA AC Chair and ESA. Reappointment will be based on member attendance, participation and continued relevance of the subject area of the member’s expertise.

Meetings & Remuneration:

ECRA AC meets approximately four (4) times per year. Meetings are held via video conference with one in-person meeting per year (held at the ESA’s Mississauga office). Additional meetings may be called at the request of the ESA or ECRA AC Chair.

Council members are entitled to claim a $250 honourarium per meeting. The council Chair is entitled to claim $500 per meeting. Payment of applicable honourarium will be based on evidence of meeting attendance as facilitated by the ESA staff liaison.

Minutes of past meetings are posted on the ESA web site and provide a more detailed picture of the nature of the issues discussed.

Application

Interested candidates should provide a resume to: stakeholder.esa@electricalsafety.on.ca

About the Electrical Safety Authority:

ESA is a delegated administrative authority, an independent, not-for-profit corporation acting on behalf of the Government of Ontario with a mandate to enhance public electrical safety in the province. ESA administers regulation in four areas: licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians, the Ontario Electrical Safety Code; electricity distribution system safety; and electrical product safety.