Committees complete work that will help achieve the Society’s governance, strategic and operational initiatives.
Committee members must maintain active PTSA membership during the time they hold a volunteer position.
To express interest in volunteering on a PTSA committee, please complete the application form:
Send requests for more information to info@ptsa.ca
Supports PTSA in fulfilling its advocacy mandate through structured, proactive monitoring and engagement with key partner organizations (stakeholders).
Members will be appointed to the following positions:
Members will provide representation across relevant practice settings (e.g. community, hospital, education, leadership)
The committee will meet virtually 2-3 times per year for 1-2 hours at a time. Daytime availability may be needed for committee members that meet with government or allied organization representatives. Committee members will also complete work between meetings which will vary depending on the campaigns underway.
Advocacy Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates PTSA’s annual conference (RxTech Summit) as the organization’s flagship professional development event.
The conference planning committee will work with a hired event planner and meet monthly for 1-2 hours at a time. Ongoing work completed between meetings varies based on assigned areas from 1-3 hours per month.
Qualifications:
A chair (committee lead) will be appointed from committee volunteers.
Conference Planning Committee Terms of Reference
Develops and coordinates communications content that promotes PTSA initiatives, strategic priorities, and the contributions of pharmacy technicians. The committee is comprised of 3 teams.
Brand & Content Team (up to 3 members)
Social Media Team (up to 3 members)
Website Team (up to 3 members)
Communications Committee Terms of Reference
Provides recommendations regarding PTSA’s professional development and educational programming. Supports the Education Director to ensure educational offerings are informed by member needs, emerging practice trends, competency requirements, and strategic priorities.
Members will provide representation across diverse practice settings, career stages, geographic regions and professional interests.
The committee will meet as required to support completion of work.
Education Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Supports PTSA’s strategic objective to grow and sustain membership through recruitment, engagement, and retention initiatives that strengthen the Society’s sustainability and impact.
Committee members will be appointed to the following positions:
Membership Engagement Committee Terms of Reference
Responsible for the development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of PTSA’s year-round webinar programming and on-demand educational content.
Qualifications:
A chair (committee lead) will be appointed from committee volunteers.
The committee will meet as required to support webinar delivery schedules.
Webinar Delivery Committee Terms of Reference
Standing committee of the Board of Directors. The committee assists the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and governance responsibilities by providing oversight.
Standing committee of the Board of Directors. The committee assists the Board by supporting effective succession planning while strengthening PTSA’s capacity to fulfill its strategic goals through an engaged volunteer network.
Two auditors are appointed to review the records kept by the Treasurer and prepared year-end financial statements. Ideally, auditor volunteers are located in Calgary and will meet in-person together to review the records. Separate review can be facilitated if members are located outside Calgary or scheduling conflicts prevent meeting in-person.
One Picks up and redistributes mail from the PTSA mailbox located in Central Edmonton bi-monthly. Frequency may increase to monthly from June to September each year.
