Expression of Interest
Technical Committees on Employment Accessibility and Accessible Service Delivery
About the Technical Committees
The Accessible British Columbia Act enables the government to develop standards that identify, remove, and prevent barriers for people with disabilities. The Technical Committees will play an integral role in the standards development process by assisting the Provincial Accessibility Committee to develop recommendations to the Minister on proposed accessibility standards in relation to employment accessibility and service delivery.
Over a period of 12 months the Technical Committees will develop initial recommendations to present to the Provincial Accessibility Committee. The Committees will meet approximately every 4 weeks for 3 hours. The Technical Committees are subject to the direction of the Provincial Accessibility Committee and direction from the Minister; for more information please refer to the Terms of Reference for Employment Accessibility and Accessible Service Delivery.?
Experience
We are seeking approximately 13-15 members for each Technical Committee with a wide range of experience including:
• Experience in the development or implementation of accessibility standards
• Knowledge of government, public sector organizations, business, and/or non-profit environment
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues related to disability and accessibility
• Knowledge and understanding of the diversity of the communities and organizations impacted by the Accessible British Columbia Act
We are committed to establishing committees that reflect the diversity of people in British Columbia. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to consider applying to the Technical Committees. Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as a person with a disability, with lived experience of disability, or who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit). Please outline in your application your lived experience and any intersectional identity factors. This information will not be made public.
Expenses and Remuneration
In accordance with Treasury Board Directives, the Minister will reimburse or pay an allowance to Technical Committee members for reasonable travelling and out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred in carrying out their duties.
Additionally, in accordance with Treasury Board Directives, remuneration will be paid to Technical Committee members who are members of the Provincial Accessibility Committee, or persons with disabilities, who are not otherwise compensated.
How to apply
To apply please complete the questionnaire available athttps://www.external-surveys.sd.gov.bc.ca/s.asp?k=166033558358 by 11:59 pm Pacific time on September 16, 2022.
Applicants will be notified on the outcome of their application at the end of the selection process.
If you have a question or require assistance to apply or an alternate means of completing the application, please contact at: engageaccessibility@gov.bc.ca.
