The Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Board reviews appeals and provides advice to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment on matters pertaining to apprenticeship, skilled trades, and occupation certification.

Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Act (NWT)

The Board consists of seven members as follows:

-       Two or three members representing the interests of employers;

-       Two or three members representing the interests of employees;

-       One or three members who have expertise that would contribute to the operation of the Board and represent the interests of the general public.

The number of members representing the interests of employers and employees must be equal.

There are no alternate members.

The legislation does not provide for the appointment of alternates to the Board.

Members are appointed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment under section 6(1) of the Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Act.

The Board shall hold at least one meeting per year, with a maximum of six meetings.

Members shall receive remuneration according to Executive Council classification and Financial Management Board Secretariat directives.

Category - Advisory

Chairperson - up to $300 per day

Member - up to $250 per day

Chair and members - 50% per half-day (i.e., 3.5 hours or less), for work on board business for each day of meetings

Members should have experience or knowledge in a designated trade or occupation.