{"id":27100,"date":"2021-10-27T09:43:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T16:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaat.ca\/?page_id=27100"},"modified":"2022-04-06T11:53:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T18:53:14","slug":"becoming-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.eaat.ca\/becoming-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply to be a Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-ec63b729\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Apply to be a Member<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-08dba1bb\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decision-Makers (Members)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group menu-members-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Apply to be a Member<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a style=\"margin-top:20x;\" href=\"\/becoming-a-member\/\">Apply to be a Member<\/a><\/li><li><a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/qualifications\/\" href=\"\/qualifications\/\">Qualifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/answers-to-faq-for-candidates\/\">FAQs for Candidates<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guidelines-for-members\/\">Guidelines for Members<\/a><\/li><li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"\/member-code-of-conduct\/\">Member Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Members are the Tribunal\u2019s decision makers.\u00a0 Members hear appeals and write decisions for the Tribunal.\u00a0\u00a0The Tribunal recruits new members on an ongoing basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister, Social Development and Poverty Reduction, appoints members.&nbsp; Appointments are merit-based and done in consultation with the Tribunal Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying to become a member, please review the following Tribunal webpages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/qualifications\/\">Qualifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/answers-to-faq-for-candidates\/\">FAQs for Candidates<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information, you can call 1-866-557-0035 and ask to speak to the Tribunal\u2019s Appeal Panel Administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tribunal is committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment.&nbsp; All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-d0fd0ca5\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-44389e25\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Step 1<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-7e03eacb\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">To start the process, please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:info@eaat.ca\">info@eaat.ca<\/a>.&nbsp; Our Appeal Panel Administrator will guide you through the process.  You will be asked to provide information about yourself that the Tribunal uses to conduct an initial screening.<br><br>A Criminal Record Check will be a part of the application process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-50edebec\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-602e68b0\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Step 2<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-c7742ff4\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">After passing the initial screening, candidates will be asked to complete some testing.&nbsp; The testing is to ensure candidates meet legislated requirements and demonstrate skills in interpreting and applying legislation, analytical decision-making and decision writing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-ab0f15d2\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-75239bbf\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Step 3<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-2955b593\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">The Tribunal will invite candidates who pass the testing stage to interview with the Tribunal Chair.  The Tribunal will also conduct reference checks and a criminal record check.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-b96896ea\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-13e6b60b\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Step 4<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-1e198a3b\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">The Tribunal Chair will recommend successful candidates for appointment by the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.&nbsp; As part of the appointment process the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/governments\/organizational-structure\/ministries-organizations\/central-government-agencies\/crown-agencies-and-board-resourcing-office\">Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office<\/a> also conducts a review any candidates recommended for appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Apply to be a Member - Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the process and qualifications needed to become a member. 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