Open call for membership applications! Apply now to become a member of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector

About the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector

The Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) is a consultative forum for the Government of Canada to engage in meaningful dialogue with the charitable sector, to advance emerging issues relating to charities, and to ensure that the regulatory environment supports the important work that charities do.

The Committee provides recommendations to the Minister of National Revenue and the Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on important and emerging issues facing registered charities and other qualified donees on an ongoing basis. To date, the ACCS has published three reports. Its fourth report is scheduled for publication in the Fall of 2024.

The ACCS is co-chaired by the charitable sector and the CRA. It is composed of up to 17 members from the charitable sector, as well as 3 members from the Government of Canada. See the ACCS Terms of Reference for more information.

Open call for membership applications

As the terms of the current-serving members come to an end, the Minister of National Revenue will appoint new charitable sector members through this open call process.

We anticipate that new members will begin their two-year term in January 2025. Membership is voluntary; members are not compensated.

This open call closes on September 27, 2024, at 11:59 pm (Eastern time).

Who can apply

Applicants must be:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• Protected persons as per the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

We invite applicants with experience grounded in the issues facing the charitable sector to apply. We encourage applications from experts, practitioners, representatives, and leaders that network with:

• Registered charities (charitable organizations, public and private foundations)
• Non-profit organizations
• National umbrella organizations
• Professional associations

Diversity

The CRA strives to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from various groups, including:

• 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Expectations

Members are expected to be available and willing to:

• Commit to a two-year term on the Committee starting in January 2025
• Attend and participate in ACCS meetings (virtual and in-person in Ottawa during regular business hours)
• Attend and participate on at least one working group
• Commit to an average of one to three meetings per month

Participation is voluntary. While ACCS members are not compensated, members are reimbursed for their travel expenses to attend in-person meetings.

How we assess your application

Selection criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on the following specific selection criteria:

1. Depth and breadth of expertise in the charitable and non-profit sector
2. Knowledge of the CRA’s administrative regulation of charities
3. Ability to effectively communicate concrete measures to modernize the administrative regulation of charities
4. Depth and breadth of experience in participating in consultative forums
5. Motivation to join the committee and commitment to its objective

Bilingualism in both official languages is considered an asset.

What you need to do before you apply

Ensure you read and understand:

• The information on the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector webpage
• The ACCS Terms of Reference
• The Expectations
• The Selection Criteria
• The Privacy Notice Statement (Section 54)

Ensure you also update your resume and add it to the Documents section of your Candidate profile.

How to apply

We encourage you to apply online today to become a member of the ACCS.

1. Access or create your Candidate profile.
   1. If you are already registered with the CRA, sign in to your Candidate profile using Option 1 or 2 on the screen, and go to step 2 below.
   2. If you do not have a Candidate profile, select CRA register, found in Option 2. Register as a member of the General public and follow the prompts to create your candidate profile.
      1. Once you have created your candidate profile, you will be directed to the Careers dashboard screen. A message will be displayed indicating your candidate profile is incomplete.
      2. Select Candidate profile and follow Start process prompts:
         • Step 1 – enter your personal data. Your registration type will be General public. You do not need to enter a PRI.
         • Step 2 – enter your address information.
         • Step 3 – enter your contact information: Your email address will be the main point of contact where we will send you messages and notifications.
         • Step 4 – enter your correspondence preferences.
         • Step 5 – enter your education.
         • Step 6 – enter your work experience: You can leave this section blank and update it after you have completed your profile.
         • Step 7 – you will be asked to enter a veterans/Canadian Armed Forces members number. You can leave this blank.
         • Step 8 – release your profile: You do not need to select “Yes, release my profile” to apply for the ACCS membership.
           A message will appear, indicating that the process is complete.
2. On the left side of the page, under Careers, select Dashboard.
3. From the Careers dashboard page, under Career opportunities, select Search jobs and enter the requisition # 61539365 in the Search box. Click Search.
4. Read the job opportunity in its entirety. At the bottom of page, click on Apply online.
5. On the Draft application page, complete Steps 1, 2, and 3.
   

   Note: You can save your progress as draft and return to it at a later time.

6. When completed, click on Submit application.
7. A confirmation message appears on the screen and you will receive an application confirmation email.

After you’ve applied

Please note that the selection process will take place over the next several months.

• The CRA will review all applications.
• You will be contacted only if you are selected for appointment.  
• We do not provide feedback or status updates on applications.
• The Minister of National Revenue will appoint members to the ACCS for January 2025.

We thank you for your interest in this important role!