CAS offers members several opportunities for personal involvement, professional development, and engagement.
By taking on a volunteer role in your Society, you join an enthusiastic team dedicated to advancing the profession of anesthesia. A role with CAS allows you to share your unique experiences with others, learn new skills, push forward innovative ideas, and develop key professional and personal networks. Your ongoing input is critical to CAS' accomplishments and to the development and empowerment of anesthesiologists across the country and internationally.
To apply, please send your notification of interest, along with your CV to [email protected], outlining the role you are applying for.
Updated: September 25, 2026
Current vacancies:
(listings organized by latest added)
Archives and Artifacts (A&A) Committee
Positions Available – 3-4
Roles – 3 Members, 1 Resident Representative
The Archives and Artifacts (A&A) Committee is responsible for organizing and preserving printed documents, audiovisual recordings and pictures (archives) and objects (artifacts) of historical significance to CAS, and to the field of anesthesia in Canada. Among its numerous responsibilities, the A&A Committee is in charge of the development, planning and organization of the History Section of CAS’ webpage and of the History Symposium at the CAS Annual Meeting.
Awards Committee
Positions Available – 3
Roles – 2 Members, 1 Resident Representative
The CAS Awards Committee (AC) was established to adjudicate the CAS Honour Awards Program, ensuring that the awards are bestowed on those individuals who have distinguished themselves by the character of their contribution to CAS, the profession, or the community. The AC reviews and sets the categories, the eligibility criteria, nomination rules, and scoring guidelines, and selects the recipients having reviewed and considered the qualities, qualifications, and contributions of all nominees.
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Committee
Positions Available - 2-4
Roles - Members - Representation from FPAs and the Priaries
The Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee provides expert advice and guidance on the standards of anesthesia practice and related matters to the CAS Board and society members. They are responsible for updating the Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia.
Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD)
Positions Available - 3
Roles - 2 Members, 1 FPA representative
The CEPD Committee provides expertise on Maintenance of Certification and continuing professional development to the CAS Office and its committees and sections, as well as to external applicants for accreditation, forming the Society’s accreditation body for continuing medical education.”
Critical Care Section
Positions Available - 1
Roles - Member-at-Large
The initial goal of the section was to provide and improve care for critically ill patients that anesthesiologists represent across Canada. However, the section has evolved to provide additional training and educational resources for those interested in the area but without formal ties to critical care.
Hospital Chiefs of Anesthesia Section
Positions Available - 1
Role - Secretary-Treasurer
The Hospital Chiefs of Anesthesia provides a forum for Chiefs to create and build a vision and mission for leadership of clinical departments and anesthesia services in Canada. Section membership consists of chiefs and local chiefs of anesthesia in Canadian hospitals. Responsibilities include managing the overall functioning of the section as a member of the Executive, management of finances, and supporting the Chair/Vice Chair with organizing CAS Annual Meeting sessions.
Physician Wellness Committee
Positions Available - 2-4
Roles – Members
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support and advance wellness within our specialty by fostering a culture of collegiality and respect. This team develops strategies to address burnout, and promoting resilience, well-being, and professional fulfillment for anesthesiologists across Canada. We welcome members at all career stages who are passionate about wellness, bring diverse perspectives, and are interested in collaborating nationally to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Research Advisory Committee
Positions Available - 2
Roles - 2 Members
The Research Advisory Committee’s (RAC) most visible activity is overseeing, on behalf of CARF, the administration of the CAS Research Awards Program that offers annual Operating Grants and the Career Scientist Award. RAC is also responsible for advising the CAS Board on the promotion of anesthesia research in Canada and maintaining a watching brief on medical research in Canada to ensure that the Society remains responsive to trends and initiatives as they develop.