Seeking Two Public-at-large Board Directors - MDCCF Board

About Us:

The Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund Board (MDCCF Board), is an adjudicative board of five members, including industry and public members, that makes decisions on applications for compensation from the Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund, which is managed by the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia (VSA).

The MDCCF Board operates as an independent administrative tribunal, deciding whether a consumer who has made a claim will be awarded compensation. The MDCCF Board provides compensation to consumers who have lost money because a motor dealer has either gone out of business or has failed to meet certain legal obligations. The money in the Fund comes from contributions made by all licensed motor dealers in BC. The Fund is the last resort for dealing with a dispute with a dealer and only some types of losses are covered by the Fund. In this role, the MDCCF Board makes decisions on the claimant’s legal entitlement to compensation from the fund.

The VSA is currently seeking two qualified public member applicants to join the MDCCF Board as new members.

Start Dates

One position will commence on April 1, 2027, and the second position will commence on September 14, 2027.

To Qualify

A candidate for membership on the MDCCF Board as a public member must:

• Be a resident of British Columbia and at least 19 years of age
• Agree to the completion of any reasonable background checks required by the Governance & HR Committee,
• In the past three years has not been registered or licensed under the Motor Dealer Act, or have had a family or business connection with a person registered or licensed under the Motor Dealer Act, and
• Provide two letters of reference from different referees, substantiating the candidate’s qualifications.

Skills, Experience, and Personal Attributes

• Experience in quasi-judicial adjudication or other experience requiring knowledge of the principles of natural justice and the conduct of a fair and objective hearing,
• Experience with assessing cases involving conflicting oral or written evidence,
• Experience with independent decision-making,
• Experience with detailed analysis,
• Background in accounting (preferred, not required),
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills,
• Well-developed reading comprehension skills, including the ability to quickly review and understand complex documents,
• Ability to work well in group settings,
• High ethical standards in professional and personal dealings,
• Willingness to commit the time required for hearing preparation and attending Board meetings, including any required travel, and
• The candidate’s potential contribution to the gender and ethnic diversity of the Board.
• The VSA is looking for at least one licensed lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia to start on either date.

Length of Term

• MDCCF Board terms are at least three years, renewable at the end of each term. A new appointee is normally appointed for a one-year term as a probationary period and then subsequently renewed if agreeable to the appointee and the VSA Board of Directors. Members may not serve more than nine years in total.

Meetings and Time Commitment

• The MDCCF Board of Directors meets a minimum of 6 times a year or less frequently if there are no claims to adjudicate. The volume of claims may require additional meetings. Five meetings are virtual and one meeting is in person. Meetings are scheduled for three hours but may be extended due to the volume of claims. MDCCF Board members are also invited to participate in the VSA Board of Directors one day annual strategic planning session. Attendance is encouraged but is optional.

How to Apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] for consideration.
• Please note that successful applicants must undergo a criminal background check.
• We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.