The College is governed by a council comprised of elected members, public members appointed by the provincial government and officials of the College. Adjudicative and advisory functions of the College are clearly separated in keeping with the principles of administrative fairness. The Council has appointed two committees, a Registration Advisory Committee and a Practice Advisory Committee, to provide advice and assist the Council in performing its duties. In addition to the Registrar, Deputy Registrar/Director, Professional Affairs, and the Complaints Director, the College has six other staff members who are organized by regulatory and administrative functions. Staff members responsible for regulatory functions are the Executive Assistant, Registration Coordinator, Credentials Evaluation and Examinations Coordinator, and the Administrative Assistant, Complaints & Professional Affairs. Staff responsible for administrative functions are the Coordinator, Finance and Administration, and a Receptionist/Office Assistant.
Regulatory Functions administered through the Registration Department include:
- Practice Permit Renewals
- Applications for Registration
- Applications for Review of Academic Credentials
- Applications for Registration as Provisional Psychologists
- Applications for Temporary Licensure
- Fast-tracking Registration Applications
- Examinations
- Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
- Oral Examination
Regulatory Functions administered through the Registrar’s office:
- Oversight of all College functions
- Regulatory and legislative requirements
- Hearings and Appeals Under Parts 2 and 4 of the Health Professions Act
Regulatory Functions administered through the Professional Conduct office:
- Complaints and discipline processes under Part 4 of the Health Professions Act
- Informal concerns resolution processes
- College responsibilities under the Personal Information Protection Act
Regulatory Functions administered through the Professional Affairs office:
- Oversight and administration of the Advisory Committees of the College: Registration Advisory Committee / Practice Advisory Committee
- Ethical and practice queries
- Oversight of the Mandatory Continuing Competence Program
- Communications and Publications
Administration of the College:
- Financial operations
- College office administration (functional space, equipment, etc.)
- Coordination of Council meetings, information
- Personnel
- College committee volunteer tracking and recognition processes
- Information Systems