Overview: The Mattagami Region Source Protection Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Ontario Regulation 288/07 is currently seeking one Economic Sector (Power Generation) member to serve on the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee.
Summary of Functions of the Source Protection Committee:
Established in 2007, the Committee has successfully developed, implemented, and updated the Source Protection Plan. The Plan outlines policies to mitigate potential threats to the municipal drinking water source. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks approved the Plan on April 2, 2014, at which time the Committee’s role transitioned primarily to evaluating the implementation of Plan policies and conducting periodic updates to ensure continued relevance.
The Source Protection Plan was most recently updated in 2019 and approved by the Ministry on December 3, 2019. The Committee is currently undertaking a further update to both the Source Protection Plan and the Assessment Report.
Obligations of a Source Protection Committee Member:
- Make a five-year commitment to participate;
- Attend Committee meetings (five to six per year);
- Respect confidential information and abide by the process in place to safeguard confidential information;
- Comply with the Committee’s code of conduct;
- Act as a liaison by bringing common concerns from knowledge and experience of respective sector to the Committee;
- Provide input and make decisions at the Committee table;
- Understand Source Protection science concepts and technical reports. Review reports/documents as required.
Composition of the Source Protection Committee
The Source Protection Committee size and composition is determined to some extent by legislation. The Mattagami Region Source Protection Authority has approved the Committee composition to represent the multi-sectoral interests of the planning region. The approved composition of the Committee is listed below:
Municipal Sector
Municipal(2)
Economic Sector
Power Generation(1)
Forestry(1)
Other Interests Sector
Public-at Large(2)
Request for Applications
The Source Protection Authority is seeking applications for the Economic Sector Power Generation seat on the Committee.
Applicant Information
A member must:
- Reside, own property, rent property, be employed in, operate a business in, or be employed by a municipality that is located within the Mattagami Region Source Protection Area;
- Not be a current Source Protection Authority Board or staff member;
- Have demonstrated the ability to understand Source Protection science, concepts and technical reports;
- Have relevant knowledge (e.g. local, municipal, watershed, scientific or technical);
- Exhibit familiarity with the terms and concepts associated with environmental management (e.g., watersheds, hydrologic cycle, intake protection zones);
- Have knowledge of relevant issues (environmental history, geological concepts, local geography, municipal procedures, etc.);
- Have proven ability to act as a liaison for the sector being represented – SPC member should be familiar with the issues and considerations of the interests they represent;
- Have problem-solving, analytical, communication and organizational skills; conciliatory decision-making skills;
- Be open to work together positively with representatives from other sectors;
- Have knowledge of local watershed community and issues.
How to Apply for Appointment to the Committee: Applications are currently being accepted for an Economic Sector representative, specifically the Power Generation seat. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee, please submit an “Application” form with a brief summary of your interests and background by May 22, 2026.
Please submit applications to:
Mattagami Region Source Protection Authority
Attention: Joe Torlone, Chair
100 Lakeshore Road
Timmins, ON P4N 8R5
Tel: 360-2660
Fax: 360-2692
Email: info@mattagamiregion.ca
For further information or clarification contact:
Crystal Percival, DWSP Lead
100 Lakeshore Road
Timmins, ON P4N 8R5
Phone: 360-2660 ext. 7417
Email: crystal.percival@mattagamiregion.ca
Hard copies of this expanded version notice are available at the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority office.
If you are interested in applying for the Power Generation seat on the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee, please complete and submit an application form.