Board of Directors recruitment

As RECO executes its eight major transformation initiatives for 2026, we are evolving into a modern, risk-based regulator. To support this journey, we have engaged Boyden to recruit three individuals for nomination to the Board of Directors. RECO is searching for candidates who bring extensive expertise and can navigate the complexity of regulated environments and digital modernization. We are seeking leaders who share RECO’s commitment to consumer protection and governance excellence as we shape the future of Ontario’s real estate services sector. 

Guided by its mandate to protect consumers and strengthen trust in Ontario’s real estate services sector, the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is undergoing significant transformation to become a modern, risk-based regulator, overseeing real estate brokerages and professionals across the province.

At the centre of this evolution is an eight-initiative transformation program that was launched in January 2026, with a focus on culture renewal, governance enhancement, regulatory modernization, strategic stakeholder engagement, public awareness, digital infrastructure renewal, financial sustainability and the development of RECO’s next strategic plan. Through this work, RECO continues to play a vital role in promoting professionalism, enhancing transparency and ensuring effective oversight in one of Ontario’s most dynamic and economically significant sectors.

As the organization continues its transformation into a more data-driven, forward-looking regulator, RECO is seeking candidates for three elected Director positions on the Board to support this ongoing governance transition. Operating at the intersection of public interest, regulatory oversight and sector confidence, RECO requires Board members who bring strong governance expertise, sound judgment and a commitment to accountability and consumer protection. 

This is an opportunity for experienced leaders to contribute to a high-impact organization, focused on strengthening regulatory effectiveness, advancing risk-based supervision and enhancing trust in every real estate transaction across Ontario.

Candidates of interest include senior executives and accomplished leaders with demonstrated board or governance experience. In particular, the organization is seeking individuals with Board expertise in regulated environments, including financial services, insurance, or other consumer protection–focused sectors. Experience in areas such as risk management, change management, audit and finance, regulatory compliance, public policy, digital transformation, data governance and enterprise modernization will be highly valued. Candidates who bring an understanding of complex stakeholder environments and the ability to support organizational transformation at the board level will be of particular interest.

Per recently issued Orders from the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, the following individuals are ineligible from being elected to the Board of Directors:

• Registered brokers or salespersons
• Directors, officers, employees, members or agents of registered brokerages
• Directors, officers, employees, members or agents of an industry association representing the interest of the registrants.
• Nominated candidates for elected members to the Board agree in writing that, if they are elected to the Board and hold office, they will not apply for registration under the TRESA during the one-year period following the day on which the candidate last ceased to hold office as a member of the Board.

RECO is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives reflect the communities of Ontario. To learn more about this impactful opportunity, please contact Renée Young at ryoung@boyden.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.