Consumer Advisory Council

Be a Voice for Consumer Protection in the Home Building Industry 

Are you passionate about consumer protection and interested in making a difference in the new home building industry? Join the Home Construction Regulatory Authority's (HCRA) Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) 

Your Role and Impact: 

The CAC plays a vital role in providing independent, non-partisan advice to the HCRA's Board of Directors on issues that matter to new home buyers. As a member, you'll help shape consumer-focused approaches to awareness, engagement, and service delivery, contributing to a more informed and confident marketplace where buyers are protected and empowered.   

Why Join? 

Make a difference: Help identify and provide insight on emerging issues and challenges affecting new home buyers in Ontario. 

Strengthen consumer protection in the new home marketplace: Offer advice to enhance consumer awareness and engagement, and contribute ideas to improve service delivery, policies, and procedures.

Share your perspective: Bring your experience as a consumer-facing professional and collaborate with a diverse group of peers and advocates dedicated to strengthening consumer protection. 

Who We're Looking For: 

We're seeking a candidate with experience in any one of the following areas to fill one vacancy on the CAC: 

New home buyer (freehold or condominium) Member of a condominium board Real estate agent Real estate law Chief building official or home inspector (retired or active) 

Consumer advocacy 

We welcome applicants who reflect Ontario's geographic and professional diversity. Members are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and have strong interest in supporting HCRA's mandate in upholding consumer protection. 

To learn more about this opportunity, please see the CAC Terms of Reference. 

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by December 12, 2025. In your cover letter, please highlight the criteria from the terms of reference that align with your background, skills, and experience. 

You can either apply directly to this posting or submit your application to   

What's Next: 

Successful applicants will be contacted to advance to the next stage, which will involve a virtual interview. The HCRA will reach out to applicants selected for this exciting opportunity. 

Apply now to make a positive impact for Ontario's consumers 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have questions, you can also contact HR at For more information about HCRA or to view other career opportunities, please visit  

Accommodation, if required, will be provided throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

HCRA is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, inclusion and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. HCRA also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Notice of Collection and Use of Personal Information

The personal information you provide is being collected as authorised by the terms of the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 ("NHCLA") and the Administrative Agreement between the Home Construction Regulatory Authority ("HCRA") the Minister of Government and Consumer Services (now Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement).  The Access and Privacy Code under this Agreement governs the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of this information by the HCRA.

The information will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the HCRA and is necessary to the HCRA's administration of the NHCLA.

Please be advised that, to assist its hiring process, the HCRA uses a service provider located in the United States of America; the personal information you provide will be stored on the service provider's servers, subject to its privacy policy (available here) and the laws of its jurisdiction.

By providing your personal information, you acknowledge and agree that the HCRA may collect, store, and process the personal information you provide for the purposes and in the manner described above.

For information about our collection practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Home Construction Regulatory Authority
40 Sheppard Ave. W, Suite 400
Toronto, ON  M2N 6K9

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