À propos de la SCA Opportunités de volontariat
La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 2 août 2026.
La SCA offre plusieurs nouvelles occasions emballantes d’implication personnelle, de développement professionnel et de participation.
En assumant un rôle et en vous impliquant avec la Société et vos collègues, vous joignez une équipe d’anesthésiologistes enthousiastes dédiés à l’avancement de la profession de l’anesthésie. Un rôle avec la SCA vous permet de partager vos expériences uniques avec les autres, d’acquérir de nouvelles compétences, de promouvoir de nouvelles idées innovatrices et de développer des réseaux professionnels et personnels clés. Votre contribution continue est essentielle aux réalisations de la SCA et au développement et au renforcement des anesthésiologistes au pays et sur le plan international.
Veuillez faire parvenir votre notification d’intérêt avec votre CV à [email protected], en soulignant le rôle pour lequel vous faites votre demande.
Mise à jour : 7 juillet 2026
POSTES À POURVOIR :
Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee
Positions Available – 2-4
Roles – Members
Members At Large members act as program reviewers and are responsible for reviewing content submissions and selecting topics and sessions in a transparent, impartial, and timely manner. They establish the selection criteria and review all submissions. They also assist with special projects as required.
The Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee (AMSPC) was established as the scientific planning committee for the CAS Annual Meeting, tasked with the comprehensive planning and execution of the event's scientific program, as well as overseeing abstract competitions and presentations. Their primary objective is to curate a program that offers our members the highest quality content.
The time commitment would require attending 3-6 virtual committee meetings throughout the year with additional correspondence in between meetings. The completion of reviews of content proposals for the Annual Meeting would occur in November/December 2026.
Abstracts Subcommittee
Positions Available – 2-4
Roles – Abstract reviewers. We require members with expertise in subspecialities related to CAS’ various sections (i.e. obstetrics, neuroanesthesia etc.)
The CAS Abstracts Subcommittee ensures the fair and timely review of all abstract submissions for the Annual Meeting. They are a subcommittee of the Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee. They are responsible for reviewing and scoring all abstract and case reports/series that are submitted via the online submission platform, as well as annually reviewing the abstracts eligibility guidelines.
The time commitment would require attending 1-2 virtual committee meetings throughout the year and the completion of reviews in late January/early February 2026.
Ambulatory Section
Positions Available - 1
Role - Secretary-Treasurer
The Ambulatory Section brings together anesthesiologists with a shared interest in advancing perioperative, ambulatory, and airway anesthesia. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and leadership, the Section explores emerging innovations, best practices, and evolving models of care that enhance patient safety and outcomes. Members help shape engaging educational sessions for the CAS Annual Meeting, contribute to discussions on current challenges and opportunities, and support the advancement of high-quality, evidence-informed anesthesia care across diverse clinical settings.
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.
Chronic Pain Section
Positions Available - 1
Role - Secretary-Treasurer
The Chronic Pain Section is dedicated to advancing safe and effective pain care through education, guideline development, and advocacy. Members work together to raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals living with chronic pain while supporting evidence-informed practice and meaningful policy initiatives.
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 - 4
Roles - 2 Members, 1 FPA representative, 1 Resident 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.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee
Positions Available – 1–3
Roles – Members
The committee is enthusiastically looking forward to welcoming new members who can bring fresh perspectives and ideas. Join the CAS EDI Committee to help build a more inclusive and equitable society by identifying and removing barriers, and ensuring equal opportunities for all. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a stronger, more diverse community. If you are interested, please send your CV to [email protected].
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.
Membership Committee
Positions Available - 2+
Roles - Members
The CAS Membership Committee aims to boost membership engagement and expand its membership base. The primary goal is to ensure CAS offers value for its members resulting in strong member satisfaction and growth. The committee aims to help CAS reconnect with unrenewed members, offering them renewed value and opportunities for professional growth, while also attracting new members from across Canada’s Anesthesia Care Team (ACT). Through targeted outreach, engaging events, and resources tailored to the needs of our members, the committee strives to create a unified voice that enhances quality of care for patients and supports the continued growth of CAS .
We are looking for candidates who represent the following categories:
- Family Practice Anesthesia (FPA)
- Anesthesia Assistant
- Anesthesiologist working in a rural/community setting
- Recent Graduate in their first five years of practice
- Resident Representative
Neuroanesthesia Section
Positions Available - 2
Role - Secretary-Treasurer, Member at Large
The Neuroanesthesia section promotes education, programs and advocacy related to neurological anesthesia, which includes anesthetic management of people with a disease of the central nervous system. This includes the brain and spine.
Obstetric Anesthesia Section
Positions Available - 1
Role - Secretary-Treasurer
As the first specialty section established by the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, the Obstetric Anesthesia Section has a long history of advancing excellence in obstetric care. Members support innovation, education, and the exchange of best practices, helping shape the evolution of obstetric anesthesia and improve outcomes for patients across Canada.
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.
Quality and Patient Safety Committee
Positions Available – 1
Roles – Resident Representative
The Quality and Patient Safety Committee is committed to providing and promoting the dialogue around patient safety and quality improvement in order to best serve our patients and CAS members.
Research Advisory Committee
Positions Available - 3
Roles - 2 Members, 1 Resident Representative
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.