About CAS Volunteer Opportunities
CAS offers members several opportunities for personal involvement, professional development, and engagement.
By taking on a volunteer role in your Society, you join an enthusiastic team dedicated to advancing the profession of anesthesia. A role with CAS allows you to share your unique experiences with others, learn new skills, push forward innovative ideas, and develop key professional and personal networks. Your ongoing input is critical to CAS' accomplishments and to the development and empowerment of anesthesiologists across the country and internationally.
To apply, please send your notification of interest, along with your CV to
anesthesia@cas.ca, outlining the role you are applying for.
Updated: September 2024
Current vacancies:
Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee
Positions Available - 3
Roles - Member Representation from Manitoba/Saskatchewan (2 roles), Resident Representative
This committee provides expert advice and guidance on the standards of anesthesia practice and related matters to the CAS Board and Society members.
Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD)
Positions Available - 1
Roles - Resident Representative
The CEPD Committee is responsible for advising the Board on all matters regarding Maintenance of Certification and continuing professional development (CPD) of members in anesthesia and related fields.
Critical Care Section
Positions Available - 3
Roles - Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Member-at-Large
The Critical Care Section is one of the newest CAS specialty sections, having been ratified in 2012 at the Annual Meeting in Quebec City. The initial goal of the section was to provide and improve care for critically ill patients that anesthesiologists represent across Canada. However, the section has evolved to provide additional training and educational resources for those interested in the area but without formal ties to critical care.
Click here to apply for a role with the Critical Care Section.
Finance Committee
Positions Available - 1
Roles - Member-at-Large
The CAS Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing budgets, including financial statements, for past and upcoming years.
Physician Wellness Committee
Positions Available - 2
Roles - Committee Chair, Committee Vice-Chair
The Anesthesiology Physician Wellness Committee is dedicated to supporting practices that encourage anesthesia physician wellbeing and health, while also addressing the increasing rates of burnout in our specialty.
Regional and Acute Pain Section
Positions Available - 2
Roles - Secretary, Member-at-Large
The Regional and Acute Pain Section focuses on recommendations, practices, and innovation in the field of regional anesthesia and acute pain management.
Research Advisory Committee
Positions Available - 1
Roles - Resident Representative
The Research Advisory Committee’s (RAC) most visible activity is overseeing, on behalf of CARF, the administration of the CAS Research Awards Program that offers annual Operating Grants and the Career Scientist Award. RAC is also responsible for advising the CAS Board on the promotion of anesthesia research in Canada and maintaining a watching brief on medical research in Canada to ensure that the Society remains responsive to trends and initiatives as they develop.
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Formed in 1995, the CAS Residents' Section creates social and academic programming for residents for annual CAS conferences and beyond. The goals of the section are to facilitate a community of Canadian anesthesiology residents, connect residents with CAS, represent residents at the annual meeting, and create programming relevant to residents.
Co-Chairs (2 positions): Work closely with the CAS National Office to organize resident engagement initiatives, arrange resident speaker sessions for the CAS Annual Meeting, and oversee the coordination of the SIM Olympics and other special projects. Lead the Resident Section Executive and propel section initiatives forward. The term is two years (October 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026), one year as Co-Chair and one year as Past Chair.
Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 30, 2024
At-Large Members (1-3 positions): Participate in bi-monthly committee meetings and email correspondence as needed. Assist with special projects as required (Resident Ambassador Program, Resident webinar series, resident exam prep initiatives etc.). The terms is two years (October 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026).
Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 30, 2024
Simulation Olympics Representatives (2 positions): Work closely with the Residents Section Executive Co-Chairs and National Office to organize the SIM Olympics event at the CAS Annual Meeting which will occur on Friday, June 20, 2025, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. This role includes planning simulations, liaising with university teams, and running the simulations on the day of the event. The term is one year (October 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025). Must be based in Newfoundland/Labrador.
Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 30, 2024
All roles will require you to attend at least bi-monthly Zoom meetings (usually 1 hour in length) over the course of the year. In addition, depending on your role, you can expect to spend approximately 2-5 hours per month on initiatives, emails, and/or networking.
Click here to apply for a role with the Resident Section Executive.