May 12, 2025

Expression of Interest - ORFA Provincial R&D Advisory Committee- Regional Position

The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) is currently seeking a replacement for a regional vacancy on the Provincial Research and Development Advisory Committee (R&D Advisory Committee). The current vacancy is open to interested members who reside in the North Region that wish to confirm their interest in appointment to the committee for the 2025/26 duration period.

The following expectations are provided as a summary of your commitment as a regional representative and industry leader:

  • As outlined in the Committee Terms of Reference (Note: Available to interested applicants only) the Committee will represent the membership through fair and equal inclusion of regional representatives and ORFA partners who are actively employed in the industry.
  • Appointments will be for the period of two (2) years, aligned with the current ORFA Board of Directors term of office.
  • The Committee will meet on a regularly established schedule at least every four (4) months in a virtual format.
  • All Committee members acknowledge and will apply the ORFA Member Code of Conduct, to help create safe, welcoming recreation environments for learning, sharing and leading.

We would ask that any interested members located in the North Region please respond to Brad Putnam, Information and Skills Development Coordinator and R&D Committee Chair, confirming your intentions by June 6, 2025.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brad Putnam.

Thank you for your interest and leadership in supporting the ORFA vision “To be the leader in the recreation facilities profession”.