Call for Interest – Complaints Review Committee and Hearing Tribunal Roster

Do you have an interest in regulatory processes and professional conduct? Do you believe in always prioritizing the public interest and public safety in the chiropractic profession above all else? The College of Chiropractors of Alberta is looking for eligible, regulated chiropractors to be on the roster for disciplinary Hearing Tribunals and the Complaint Review Committees. If you are interested in this opportunity, email your resume and expression of interest to hearingsdirector@theccoa.ca by noon, February 12, 2025.

CCOA regulates the chiropractic profession in the public interest. A key part of CCOA’s mandate is the complaints process, which includes hearings and complaint reviews.
 
A Hearing Tribunal or a Complaints Review Committee is formed, as needed, from rosters of regulated chiropractors appointed by CCOA and members of the public appointed by the government. At least 50 per cent of a Hearing Tribunal or a Complaint Review Committee must be public members; the remaining members are regulated chiropractors. 
 
A Hearing Tribunal considers evidence and argument in adjudicating a charge of unprofessional conduct against a regulated chiropractor. The tribunal makes findings and determines sanctions for unprofessional conduct. 
 
A Complaints Review Committee reviews complaints that were dismissed by the CCOA Complaints Director. The committee determines whether to uphold the dismissal or other direction, as permitted by the legislation, such as referring the complaint back to the Complaints Directors for further actions. 

• An opportunity to serve the public.
• Training and education related to professional conduct issues and duties.
• Possible leadership opportunities to be Chair of a Hearing Tribunal or Complaint Review Committee.
• Honourarium and expenses paid per the CCOA Fee Schedule.
• Valuable experience to add to your resume.

• Each member on the roster may expect to participate in one to four meetings or hearings per year, plus approximately 1-2 days per year for training.
• Complaint Review Committees are typically up to one day plus up to five hours of preparation.
• Hearing Tribunals are typically 1-3 days plus an estimated 10-15 hours of preparation.
• Hearings and Complaint Review Committees can be held virtually or in person.
• The Chair of a Complaint Review Committee or a Hearing Tribunal is also responsible for preparing decision documents with the assistance of legal counsel.

Regulated chiropractors who would like to be nominated to the roster must meet the following criteria:

• be a regulated member on the general register; and
• have been engaged for a minimum of five years (does not need to be consecutive) in the active practice of chiropractic in Alberta; and
• be in good standing with CCOA and any other colleges of regulated health professions that they are a member of; and
• have not had any history of unprofessional conduct or discipline with CCOA or any other profession; and
• consistently maintain all professional obligations without interruption for the five-year period immediately prior to their appointment; and
• practice in full compliance with CCOA Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, Administrative Policies, Position Statements and Directives; and
• have successfully passed their most recent practice review, which must not have been a remedial review; and
• must complete the recruitment process with CCOA to determine whether the candidate has the required knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgement to serve in this important capacity.

February 12, 2025, noon.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email hearingsdirector@theccoa.ca.