Opening/Closing Date: January 27, 2026 to March 17, 2026
Description
Remedial Committee
Key Points
We are seeking people with the ability to assess investigations and reviews, and who are committed to helping ministry personnel improve their pastoral skills.
Vacancies: 3 vacancies
Key skills: Experience with investigations, reviews, alternative dispute resolution, or serving on an effectiveness support committee. Experience as an educational supervisor, interim minister, or transition team member. For geographic diversity, prioritized regions are noted below.
Meeting expectations: Twice each month online (Thursday afternoons)
Appointment term: May 2026 to August 2028 (46th General Council), with the possibility of reappointment for a second three-year term
Mandate
The Remedial Committee receives Investigator reports or reviews of ministry personnel ordered by the Response Committee and assesses findings on the effectiveness of a ministry personnel, or investigations on alleged breaches of ethical standards. The Remedial Committee meets with the respondent, determines the findings, and, if appropriate, decides what the remedy might be, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Membership
The Remedial Committee consists of up to 10 members.
To honour the separation of responsibilities assigned to regional councils and those assigned to the Office of Vocation, members of Office of Vocation committees and boards cannot also serve on a body of a regional council with decision-making responsibilities that relate to or affect pastoral relations or pastoral relationships.
Member Skills and Experience
Ideally, members of this committee will have experience dealing with investigations or reviews or serving on an effectiveness support committee for a directed program. People with experience as educational supervisors or interim ministers, on transition teams, or with processes such as alternative dispute resolution and workplace investigations would be beneficial. Members need to be committed to supporting someone in improving their pastoral skills.
For this recruitment cycle, we are particularly looking for representation from First Dawn Eastern Edge, Bermuda-Nova Scotia, Canadian Shield, Chinook Winds, and/or Pacific Mountain regional councils.
United Church Relationship: Full member
For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please see the complete description, below.
To Express Interest
To apply for this vacancy, please express interest or nominate someone.
All submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you do not receive acknowledgement, please contact Member Engagement. Incomplete or late submissions cannot be considered.
For further information or assistance in expressing interest or nominating someone, please contact:
Member Engagement
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3781
E-mail:
Downloads
- 45-29 Remedial Committee.pdf (190.31 KB) (PDF)