The Board of the Regulator

The Board of the Regulator is responsible for governing, controlling, and administering the affairs of the Regulator, as required by the Regulated Health Professions Act. The Board is composed of four occupational therapists elected by the registrants of the Regulator and three public members who are appointed by the provincial government.

The Board is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Developing and maintaining the Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic plan for the Regulator.
• Appointing and overseeing the Registrar, who acts as the executive director of the Regulator.
• Granting registration in accordance with the Occupational Therapists Act and Regulations.
• Maintaining a register of all the practicing occupational therapists licensed by the Regulator in Nova Scotia.
• Appointing committees to assist in carrying out the duties pursuant to the Occupational Therapists Act, 1998.
• Establishing practice standards and guidelines that regulate the profession of occupational therapy in Nova Scotia.
• Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern the affairs of the Regulator.

Current Board Members (2024-2025)