ABOUT PGA OF ONTARIO
The PGA of Ontario is the largest of nine PGA of Canada Zones and has 1300+ members who live and work in over 425 golf facilities in Ontario. The Association prides itself on community and connection, demonstrated by eight regional chapters located within the Zone (Muskoka, Tri-Cities, Southwestern, Niagara, Windsor, West GTA, East GTA and Southern Georgian Bay).
The Association’s mandate is to develop, promote, and support its members in living a better life and earning a better living while growing participation, excellence, and passion for the sport of golf.
EDI Committee Overview & Role Description
The PGA of Ontario’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee plays an essential role in advancing inclusive practices and fostering a more equitable and welcoming environment for all members of the PGA community. The committee provides guidance and insight into how the association can better reflect the diversity that exists within our province and proactively support underrepresented groups within the golf industry.
This group will assist and support the operational team, and help inform, guide, and provide recommendations to all existing Committees, and to the Board of Directors, on an ongoing and as-needed basis.
Committee members contribute by sharing their perspectives, identifying barriers, and proposing progressive initiatives that build awareness, promote inclusive language, action, and behaviour, and support systemic change.
We are seeking individuals outside the PGA membership to join this committee and contribute diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise. By welcoming voices from beyond the golf industry, we aim to broaden our thinking and enrich our work with fresh insights and cross-industry learnings.
Commitment
Members of this committee are expected to:
Attend 4-6 virtual meetings per year (approximately one hour each)
Contribute ideas that help shape EDI-focused initiatives, partnerships, and policy recommendations
Offer feedback on current practices and identify opportunities for improvement
Help ensure the PGA of Ontario’s culture and programming reflect inclusive and equitable values
Stay informed by participating in relevant EDI events, workshops, or learning opportunities when possible
Apply an EDI lens to think critically about all that the PGA of Ontario does, represents, and supports
Committee members are asked to commit to a minimum two-year term, with the option to extend.
This is an exciting opportunity for passionate and thoughtful individuals to contribute to meaningful, long-term change within the PGA of Ontario and help shape a more inclusive future for the golf industry.
Below, we have outlined some key skills and areas of expertise that we believe would be valuable in contributing to this committee. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list — if you are passionate about the work and committed to contributing, we encourage you to apply.
Key Skills and Areas of Expertise
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Connections (people and/or various networks)
Policy Development and Advocacy
Cultural Competence
Community Engagement
Strategic Planning
EDI-relevant Education / Training
Research and Data Analysis
Social Justice and Equity Advocacy