Making an impact, growing professionally, and meeting REALTORS® from across Canada are all opportunities you’ll have when you apply to join one of the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) volunteer board/operational committees.
CREA’s leadership understands the importance of bringing REALTORS® with diverse backgrounds and experiences to our committee tables. We want the composition of our committees and our board to reflect the wonderful diversity of our national membership.
On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST, CREA will be hosting a virtual information session for individuals interested in learning more about becoming a CREA committee member for the 2023-2024 term.
The webinar will be hosted by CREA Chair, Jill Oudil, and feature a brief presentation from CREA CEO Michael Bourque as well as a panel of current CREA committee members.
The session will also provide information about the role of, and commitment needed from, committee members, the application process and how you can help ensure REALTOR® viewpoints and expertise remain at the heart of our decision-making.
Opportunities for REALTORS®—as well as staff representatives from boards and associations across Canada—are available on the following CREA committees:
Audit and Risk Management Committee
Purpose of the committee: develop and implement an annual work plan to appoint an external auditor and oversee the audit process.
Federal Affairs Committee
Purpose of the committee: provide strategic direction on federal policy, programs and initiatives that promote ownership and investment in real estate and protect the interests of home buyers, property owners and REALTORS®.
Finance Committee
Purpose of the committee: develop and implement an annual work plan to review, monitor and provide guidance and/or recommendations to the Board of Directors, related to the financial stewardship of CREA.
Governance and Bylaws Committee
Purpose of the committee: develop and implement an annual work plan for the improvement of the Board of Directors’ good governance policies and practices.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee
Purpose of the committee: be a resource to CREA’s Board of Directors on environmental, social and governance (ESG) related matters, and provide strategic direction on policies, practices and programs through which CREA may address prioritized ESG issues, risks and opportunities.
Association Executives Committee
Purpose of the committee: be a resource to CREA’s CEO in promoting and encouraging the highest standards among Association Executives Network (AEN) affiliates and the organizations they administer.
Broker Manager Committee
Purpose of the committee: be a resource and sounding board for services and supports targeted to the brokerage community.
Marketing and Communications Committee
Purpose of the committee: provide high level strategic direction and feedback to CREA’s marketing and communications activities in support of achieving CREA’s mission. The Committee will help to ensure that CREA’s communication products address the needs of audiences who are strategically important to CREA and CREA’s marketing and advertising strategically addresses the needs of members.
REALTOR® Code Committee
Purpose of the committee: monitor the implementation, organization, and application of the REALTOR® Code across the country, and make recommendations to ensure the continuing relevance of the REALTOR® Code and the strength of the REALTOR® trademark.
Technology Committee
Purpose of the committee: be a resource to CREA’s CEO in matters related to technology initiatives.
If any of these committees interest you, applications will be accepted at CREA.ca/committees starting Tuesday, January 3, 2023. All applications must be submitted by Friday, February 17, 2023, to be considered. The application process is open to all REALTORS® in good standing with CREA.
