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 Complaint Review Committees. If you are interested in this opportunity, email your resume and expression of interest to hearingsdirector@theccoa.ca by noon, November 9, 2026.
About Hearing Tribunals and Complaint Review Committees
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 Complaint 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, and all tribunals and CRCs must have a minimum of 4 members.Â
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.Â
A Complaint 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 investigation or referring the matter to a hearing.Â
Benefits
- An opportunity to serve the public.
- Training and education related to professional conduct issues and duties.Â
- Possible leadership opportunities to be Chair of a Hearing Tribunal or Complaint Review Committee. Â
- Valuable experience to add to your resume.
CommitmentÂ
- 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. Â
- 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.Â
- 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.Â
Eligibility criteria
Regulated chiropractors must meet the following criteria:
- be a regulated member on the general register; and
- have been engaged for a minimum of two years in the active practice of chiropractic; 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
- must not be a member of CCOA’s Council, or any other CCOA regulatory committee or a CCOA staff member.
Deadline
November 9, 2026.
Questions
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email hearingsdirector@theccoa.ca.
