Species at Risk Conservation Trust (Species Conservation Action Agency)

Ministry

Environment, Conservation and Parks

Address

P.O. Box 1483
Waterdown
L0R2H0

Background

Endangered Species Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, ss. 20.4 (opens a new window)

O. Reg. 651/21 - O. Reg. 656/21

Function

The Species Conservation Action Agency (SCAA) is a provincial Agency that administers the Species at Risk Conservation Fund (the Fund). Protecting species at risk and providing strong environmental oversight is a top priority for Ontario. As part of our continued effort to improve the effectiveness of the species at risk program, we created this Agency. The Agency, through its board of directors, will have the expertise to invest in strategic and coordinated actions to support positive outcomes for certain species at risk.

Membership

The Species Conservation Action Agency membership allows for 3-5 voting members, comprised of one Chair, up to two Vice-Chairs and up to three members. All members will be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 

The Chair, and members of the board, between them, will ideally have experience and expertise in the following areas:

   1. Scientific or other knowledge relevant to the protection and recovery of species at risk, including conservation biology, ecology, and relevant community knowledge.

   2. Aboriginal traditional knowledge.

   3. Corporate governance, including financial management, risk management, strategic planning, or outcomes-based reporting.

   4. One or more of,

     i. building strategic partnerships in the area of conservation management, or

    ii. delivering funding programs.

Term

Members serve not more than three years and are eligible for reappointment.

Meetings

The SCAA board of directors are expected to meet as required at the onset, and subequently about 1-1.5 days per month.

Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A - Level 1 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive

Appointments & Vacancies