TSSA engages with industry stakeholders, safety experts, and consumer representatives through Advisory Councils to gather information and input that help us make informed decisions related to our mandate to keep Ontarians safe.
These councils provide a structured mechanism to work with TSSA, sharing relevant knowledge and perspectives, applying experience to study issues, and developing recommendations to help inform and enhance public safety in the province.
Call for Nominations
TSSA actively solicits advice and input of key stakeholders from the respective industries it regulates through several industry-specific advisory councils and a Consumers Advisory Council. Advisory councils are invited to work with TSSA to support safety initiatives and general enhancements in service delivery within their respective industries.
The following advisory councils are seeking nominations to represent the various stakeholder groups:
Amusement Devices Advisory Council
The Amusement Devices Advisory Council is seeking nominations to represent the following stakeholder groups:
- Owners / Operators – Camps
- Insurance
Elevating Devices Advisory Council
The Elevating Devices Advisory Council is seeking nominations to represent the following stakeholder groups:
- Associations – Contractors
- Owners – Residential
- Manufacturers / Contractors – Large Contractors (>2000 Devices)
Boilers, Pressure Vessels, and Operating Engineers Advisory Council
The BPV/OE Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent the following stakeholder groups:
- Associations – Contractors
- Manufacturers – Refrigeration
Liquid Fuels Advisory Council
The Liquid Fuels Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent the following stakeholder groups:
- Insurance
- Owners / Operators – Large Retailers
- Owners / Operators – Small Retailers
- Associations
- Manufacturers / Designers - Construction / Design
Propane Advisory Council
The Propane Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent the following stakeholder groups:
- Maintenance Contractor
- Owners / Operators / Distributors – Small Retailers / Distributors (Provincial)
Natural Gas Advisory Council
The Natural Gas Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent the following stakeholder groups:
- A Standards Development Organization or Certification Bodies
TSSA welcomes applications from a broad range of stakeholders and values diverse perspectives that help strengthen safety outcomes across Ontario. Interested individuals can submit their resumes to tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org.
Industry Advisory Councils
TSSA industry councils are guided by the Industry Advisory Council Terms of Reference (pdf).
Council meetings are scheduled twice every year and preceded by plenary meetings for each of the program areas listed below.
Fuels
Liquid Fuels Advisory Council
Council Minutes:
Natural Gas Advisory Council
Council Minutes:
Propane Advisory Council
Council Minutes:
Fuels Plenary Meeting Minutes
Elevating, Amusement and Ski-Lift Devices
Amusement Devices Advisory Council (ADAC)
Council Minutes:
Elevating Devices Advisory Council (EDAC)
Council Minutes:
Ski Lifts Advisory Council (SLAC)
Council Minutes:
Elevating, Amusement and Ski-Lift Devices Plenary Meeting Minutes
Boilers and Pressure Vessels and Operating Engineers
Boilers and Pressure Vessels/Operating Engineers Advisory Council
Council Minutes:
Boilers and Pressure Vessels/Operating Engineers Plenary Meeting Minutes
Consumers Advisory Council
Through the Consumers Advisory Council, TSSA hears from experts who provide a consumer perspective. Council members sit on our other industry advisory councils and are guided by the Consumers Advisory Council Terms of Reference (pdf).
Consumers Advisory Council Minutes
Council Minutes:
For more information, please contact tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org